Controller - Hybrid

Title: Controller

Location: New York, NY (midtown)

Salary: $175 to 225k base plus bonus

Hybrid: 2/1 day per week in the office

Benefits: Great work/life balance, strong team atmosphere, excellent healthcare, 401K match, and generous PTO!

Overview

Career path to CFO! Hybrid schedule of 2 days in office. We are actively seeking a Controller for a Law Firm conveniently located near mass transit in Midtown NYC. Reporting to the CFO, manage a staff including Accounting Manager, billing and A/P staff. A foundation in public accounting experience preferred. 6+ years of progressive accounting experience ideal. CPA highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the accounting department as part of succession planning to become the future CFO
• Train side by side with the CFO, who has decades of experience at the firm and is nearing retirement
• Assist with the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the firm's general ledger.
• Accounting knowledge of accounting methods: cash and accruals.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other accounts.
• Partner with the CFO and external accounting firm to ensure accurate and timely filing of S-Corp income tax, property tax, and other tax filings
• Ensure the integrity of accounting processes, systems, and data.
• Adhere to accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely reports are provided to stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects.
• Assist in preparing annual budget and forecasts.
• Assist with the books and records of investment partnerships

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting.
• 5+ years’ accounting experience.
• CPA highly desired
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of journal entries, accounting principles, financial forecasts, and budgets.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms. See more jobs posted at https://watsonbarron.com/careers-page