Director of Finance at Coughlin & Gerhart LLP

City of Binghamton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Tax Preparation, Supervision, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Excel, Financial Modeling, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Flexibility

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description Responsible for preparation of financial statements, projections, budgets, and other reports. Manages the accounting department and oversees all aspects of the firm’s financial transactions, payroll, time and billing, collections and trust accounting and reporting. Works with outside accountants to prepare year-end tax returns and reports. Responsible for design and review of management reports, internal control systems, accounting policies and procedures, attorney performance and accountability measures. Maintains bank relationships and arranges debt financing. The role will require frequent interaction with key stakeholders in the firm (partners, practice leaders). In order to be successful, the candidate will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to effectively identify, assess and address business issues. The candidate must also be highly organized and able to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, multi-office work environment. Critical thinking, problem solving, and flexibility is critical to this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain overall control of the firm’s accounting records and ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the financial records and underlying systems. Prepare monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and financial reports. Oversee monthly financial and management reporting including delivery of concise and insightful variance analysis. Prepare the firm’s annual tax return and related schedules. Supervise the accounting department. Manage and oversee the firm’s annual budget process. Develop financial projections for use by management in planning and decision support efforts. Actively participate in the design and implementation of the firm’s process automation and profitability reporting initiatives. Oversee cash flow reporting, cash flow management and treasury operations. Collaborate with, and provide support to, supporting administrative and financial functions such as payroll, practice management, and financial analysis. Maintain and oversee the firm’s 401(k)/profit sharing plan, including annual audits. Requirements B.A. degree in accounting or demonstrated proficiency through relevant work experience. CPA desired. 7-10 years of experience working in the accounting function, preferably in a professional services business (e.g. law, accounting, engineering, etc.). 1-3 years of supervisory experience. Solid accounting knowledge. Experience in preparing partnership tax returns desired. Strong proficiency with Excel and ability to create financial models. Ability to multi-task under tight, unpredictable deadlines. Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to fully utilize and leverage office technology. Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Highly organized with an aptitude for details. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with leadership, attorneys, and staff. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously, working well under pressure. Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral and diagram form. Experience communicating with and presenting to senior management. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion. Coughlin & Gerhart provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and reports, while managing the accounting department and overseeing financial transactions. The role includes maintaining financial records, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with key stakeholders.