Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is part of the Accounting & Finance management team and will report directly to the Controller. This position assists with oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance reporting, monthly and year-end closing, internal controls, fixed assets, partner accounting, audit, tax, accounts payable, and compliance processes, ad hoc reporting, special projects and other areas assigned. The Assistant Controller will manage a team of 2 or more personnel and work closely with outside tax and audit accounting firms, along with other members of the Accounting and Finance team.

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience and 2 years of supervisory experience
• Must be highly skilled in handling financial and numeric data with proven analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly skilled in handling financial and numeric data with proven analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, conventions, and standards
• Law firm or professional services experience
• Prior experience with Aderant or Sage systems is highly preferred

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in accounting. Master’s Degree and/or CPA accreditation strongly preferred.