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Overview:

Our client – a dynamic, award-winning top 100 International Law firm – is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting Operations for their Washington, D.C. location. The Senior Manager of Accounting Operations will lead all aspects of global accounts payable, cash operations and process automation as a key member of the Accounting team. The Senior Manager’s mission is to ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices and expense reimbursements, accurate recording of cash, payables, and trust transactions, cash forecasting, and implementing process automation in all aspects of accounting team activities. The Senior Manager will focus on providing best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm while maintaining rigorous adherence to internal controls and compliance. The Senior Manager is a supportive team leader who drives innovation and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

About the Company:

“Our mission is to provide our clients with the best services of any law firm in the world through a spirit of trust, respect, cooperation, collaboration, and a commitment to giving back to the communities around us. Our conviction that diverse teams are the key to truly innovative thinking and outcomes is at the heart of our differentiated approach to client service. That’s why many of the world’s leading companies turn to us for their mission-critical needs. Drawing on significant government, business, and industry experience, the firm advises clients on complex litigation, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and corporate and transactional matters. 

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We are incredibly proud of the fact that we still serve many of the same clients today who have been with us from day one. Our commitment to and investment in our client relationships has guided our strategic growth. We have continued to diversify our practice mix to reflect the dynamic business environment and expanded our footprint in the U.S. and in international markets to support our global client base. We are determined to live out our values to the fullest extent possible, to act more than we speak, and to remain steadfast in finding new and innovative ways to bring about meaningful change for our community and the people we serve.”
 

What You Will Do:

• Manage the full cycle accounts payable process including vendor management, expense reimbursements, client disbursements, credit card transactions, expense approval matrices, vendor uploads, payment processing, and posting transactions to the general ledger.

• Supervise trust activity, ensuring transactions adhere to compliance requirements, updates are promptly communicated to stakeholders, trust transactions are properly recorded in the GL and aged unknown trust account balances are promptly resolved.

• Manage firm bank accounts, monitor daily bank activity, and lead other treasury initiatives. Act as a point of contact with bank representatives.

• Monitor global cash activity and project short and long-term cash needs. Prepare daily cash reporting and periodic cash forecasts.

• Manage the daily transactional intersections between cash applications, trust accounting, GL accounting, and billing & collections.

• Lead month-end close activities including account reconciliations for AP, cash, and trust processes.

• Continuously assess and identify opportunities to optimize workflows, leveraging automation and technology to enhance team productivity, improve accuracy and reduce manual processes.

• Provide guidance, supervision, support, mentorship and motivation for Accounts Payable, cash applications and trust account team members.

• Establish and track KPIs to drive team performance and ensure compliance with departmental and firm goals.

• Lead efforts to implement and monitor compliance protocols, both system-based and manual checkpoints, to safeguard the firm against potential errors, fraud and irregularities.

• Act as the Accounting lead on cross-departmental projects, driving the team’s role in firm initiatives, system implementations, process reengineering efforts, and other special projects.
   

What You Need To Be Successful:​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required – Master’s Degree is a plus.

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.

• 8+ years of increasingly responsible accounting or finance experience with an operations focus. 

• Experience in large, blue-chip corporate environments or professional services firms is vital. People management experience is essential. Law firm experience is a plus.

• Ability to create long-term plans and execute strategic process improvements while also having exceptional tactical skills to drive day-to-day execution.

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to track, organize, analyze and report financial data in a clear manner.

• Enthusiastic, results-oriented, can-do approach to manage volume, complexity, and unexpected challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and develop team members, including hiring, training, distributing assignments, and managing performance.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly present issues and solutions to financial and non-financial stakeholders

• Ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
   

EEO Disclosure:

This company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation:

•  $140,000 - $175,000

• Final offer of compensation to successful candidates will depend on qualifications and experience

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Benefits:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing

• All Purpose Leave (APL)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Pay for Performance

• Health Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

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