Senior Corporate Paralegal

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”– Milton Berle

At Flaster Greenberg PC, Every Client Matters®. The entire Flaster Greenberg team works together to provide superior service to our clients, and our professional staff forms an integral part of that team. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package which includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K profit sharing. Contact Human Resources: re

The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key member of the firm’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day management of all financial and accounting operations. This hands-on role partners closely with the Managing Shareholders and Administrative Management Team to drive financial performance, ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and support the firm’s long-term growth.

This position is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic professional services environment and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Partner with Managing Shareholders to develop and execute financial strategy and planning initiatives.
• Lead the firm’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including profitability analyses, compensation reporting, and shareholder performance metrics.
• Oversee cash flow management, expense control, and financial performance tracking.
• Review and analyze financial statements, WIP/AR, and profitability reports to ensure accuracy and insight.
• Lead year-end financial processes, including compensation calculations, profit sharing, deferred compensation, distributions, and shareholder transitions.
• Support lateral attorney recruitment through financial modeling and integration planning.
• Drive continuous improvement through accounting system enhancements and evaluation of emerging technologies, including AI solutions.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all daily accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, billing, collections, trust accounts, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IOLTA requirements, tax regulations, payroll obligations, and audit standards.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to mitigate financial risk and safeguard firm assets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including direct supervision of senior accounting managers and staff.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Management Team to improve operational efficiency and enhance firm-wide productivity.
• Serve as an administrative member of the Profit-Sharing Committee and participate in additional committees as needed.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and complex processes.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, audits, and cash management.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and complex spreadsheets.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a hands-on, execution-focused approach.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.

Preferred

• Experience with in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with Elite accounting systems.
• Experience working with external auditors, financial institutions, payroll providers, and retirement plan administrators.

• Hybrid work schedule with an expectation of at least three days per week in the office.
• Availability during peak periods, including year-end financial close.
• Occasional travel to firm offices and professional meetings as needed.

Flaster Greenberg is seeking an experienced senior Corporate Paralegal for its dynamic Corporate Department, working primarily in our Cherry Hill office (with flexibility for some remote work), who is a proactive self-starter with demonstrated experience maintaining high…