Controller and Firm Administrator

We are engaged in a search for a Controller and Firm Administrator for an outstanding law firm client in DC. This boutique firm is seeking an experienced Controller who can wear many hats and support on the Firm Administration in a hybrid, up to 4 days in office setting.

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The Controller & Firm Administrator is responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial

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operations, accounting functions, human resources, and day-to-day office administration.

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This position leads a three-person accounting department and partners with the Managing

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Member and leadership team to ensure the firm operates efficiently, maintains strong

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financial controls, and supports its attorneys and staff well.

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Key Responsibilities

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Finance & Accounting

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• Manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivables,

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collections, expense payments, accounts payable, trust/IOLTA accounting, and

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general ledger.

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• Prepare monthly financial statements and financial analysis.

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• Manage treasury functions, coordinate with banks.

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• Prepare annual budget and monthly cash flow projection; manage daily cash flow.

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• Coordinate with outside CPA and manage the tax return filing; manage all other

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filings, audits etc.

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• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable

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accounting and legal-industry requirements.

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Human Resources

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• Manage the firm’s compensation process.

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• Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities with firm leadership.

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• Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and personnel records.

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• Administer firm policies, employee relations, annual performance processes, and

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compliance requirements.

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Office Administration

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• Manage day-to-day office operations, facilities, vendors, supplies, and office

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services. Negotiate the contracts as needed.

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• Coordinate with outside IT professional on technology, telecommunications,

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manage insurance renewal process, coordinate with landlord on leases and other

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matters; manage other administrative relationships, as appropriate.

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• Develop and maintain efficient administrative procedures and internal controls.

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

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preferred.

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• 10+ years of progressive accounting, finance, office administration, or law-firm

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management experience.

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• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential financial

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and personnel matters.

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• Experience with legal-industry accounting, trust accounting, and practice management

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systems is highly desirable.

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• Knowledge of Tabs3 Software a plus

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Reports to: Managing member

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This role comes with a discretionary bonus and excellent benefits package.

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For immediate consideration, please email your MS Word version of your resume to jay.zanone@cbh.com

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