Director of Accounting

Our client is a nationally ranked, full‑service law firm with 20‑plus offices coast‑to‑coast. The firm advises market‑leading companies and entrepreneurs in real estate, corporate, litigation, entertainment, hospitality, and intellectual‑property matters—pairing deep legal expertise with a collaborative, growth‑minded culture.

What You’ll Do

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Set the framework  — Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Run the engine  — Oversee all accounting operations (AP, AR, billing, trust accounting, collections, banking, client relations).
• Support the team  — Resolve escalated issues and provide day‑to‑day guidance to accounting staff.
• Keep accounts clean  — Ensure timely bank reconciliations for operating and trust accounts; monitor unapplied cash, trust balances, and unbilled WIP.
• Reconcile & report  — Tie out key GL accounts, maintain a robust chart of accounts, and issue accurate monthly, quarterly, and year‑to‑date financial statements.
• Deliver insights  — Generate financial metrics and analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Own compliance  — Coordinate quarterly reviews/audits, manage regulatory filings, and ensure on‑time federal, state, and local reporting.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership, including department‑level oversight.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Proven track record designing internal controls, leading audits, and translating complex data into actionable insight.

Day‑One Benefits You’ll Love

• Heavily subsidized medical coverage.
• Firm‑funded HSA contributions ($600–$1,200/yr).
• 100 % employer‑paid employee dental & vision; low‑cost family options.
• FSA & Dependent Care accounts.
• Employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) from day one with discretionary match.
• Firm matching contribution.

Ready to shape the financial future of a forward‑thinking national law firm? Apply today and help drive a culture of operational excellence.

Our client is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.