Accounting Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Summary

A premier, global law firm seeks an Accounting Manager to serve as an integral part of its Office Accounting team. This role is responsible for supporting the office by applying knowledge and experience of generally accepted accounting principles and law office policy to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of departmental and Finance Committee goals and objectives. The role also oversees the end-to-end billing process, including billing and collection efforts. This position is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office in Century City and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

Acting as a subject matter expert to billing attorneys, senior office and department leadership, and the Finance Committee

Coordinating with the Global Billing team to implement and administer firmwide billing and inventory management best practices and procedures

Managing and developing accounting staff, organizing and coordinating their work to meet department objectives timely and accurately

Providing interpretation, guidance, training, and assistance on billing and accounting strategies, including financial metrics, rate structure analysis, and Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives, including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangements

Promoting the “Gold Standard” process for proactive inventory management, managing billing completion percentages to ensure timely billing of inventory, monitoring reports, ensuring monthly inventory meetings take place with billing attorneys, and overseeing the delivery of collection support and accounts receivable follow-up alongside the Senior Manager of Collections

Protecting and maintaining highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by the firm

Qualifications

Ability to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm’s financial systems

Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred

A minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly complex accounting experience

A minimum of six (6) years of experience in an accounting management capacity

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practices

Compensation: $150,000.00-$200,000.00, plus bonus.

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