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Assistant Controller--Law Firm

Reference Number: JP=709
Location: Boston, MA

I am currently conducting a retained search and networking on behalf of a client of mine, a 500 Attorney national law firm, that is seeking an Assistant Controller for their Boston office.  Working with the firm’s financial leadership this individual will guide and manage the firm’s billing, credit and collections as well as take ownership for reporting functions for these three areas.  This individual will manage a staff of financial support personnel in addition to overseeing and monitoring the viability of the firm’s accounting systems and recommend changes/solutions as needed.   Specific responsibilities include: 
  • Managing financial team and day to day billing, credit and collections department
  • Review client credit, intake and retention
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing of attorney time
  • Oversee the completion of schedules for annual audit and corporate tax returns
  • Review pricing and discounts for accuracy
  • Train employees in policies and procedures
  • Create efficiencies in billing department through full life cycle project management
  • Troubleshoot billing, credit an collections conflicts with clients and staff
  • Play key role in month and end of year closings
  • Back up firmwide Controller when needed
  • Mentor staff
 Qualified individuals will have a minimum of seven years of accounting experience preferably within a law firm with a minimum of five years staff management experience.  A CPA and BS in Accounting or related field is required.  An MBA is preferred.  Candidates must have demonstrated experience with financial accounting systems and the ability to determine credit worthiness of clients as well as adapt to every changing financial conditions.  Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills also required. If you know of someone be qualified and interested in this opportunity, if you may be interested please feel free to contact me (contact information below).  All correspondence will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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