Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting operates at the strategic leadership level, reporting to(async) the CFO and overseeing all accounting functions across all the Firm's offices. The Director of Accounting is responsible for enhancing the effectiveness of the accounting operations of the team. The ideal candidate is a critical thinking, highly organized, and proactive leader with exceptional judgment, a deep understanding of financial operations in a professional services environment, and someone who is capable of operating in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

• Develop and implement firm‑wide accounting policies and internal controls.
• Align accounting operations with the firm's strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
• Drive initiatives for financial and operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

• Oversee all partner accounts for distributions, with holdings, and profit práci analysis.
• Oversee federal, state, local, and international tax filings for the firm.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of Schedule K‑1s for partners and quarterly tax estimates.

• Direct preparation of consolidated financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Oversee partner capital accounts and ensure accurate reporting for management and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis to support executive decision‑making and long‑term planning.

• Lead annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting.
• Monitor team performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage cash flow projections and liquidity planning.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and multi‑jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits hipó manage relationships with auditors.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting obligations.
• Ensure adherence to IOLTA trust accounting rules.

• Support internal communications and change management efforts related to accounting operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the Finance department.

• Champion adoption of financial systems and automation .
• Benchmark processes against industry best practices for efficiency » accuracy.

• Work on projects as assigned by the Firm Chair, Firm Vice Chair, and CFO.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting leadership, ideally in a law firm or professional services.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Elite 3E and Power BI a plus.

• Ability to represent the CFO with professionalism and credibility in high‑level meetings.
• Confidence and tact in communicating with senior partners, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Skilled at influencing without authority‑guiding teams and driving initiatives through collaboration.

• High self‑awareness and empathy to manage relationships and read the room effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and navigate firm politics with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust across diverse teams and personalities.

• Capacity to see the big picture while managing the details.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and align day‑to‑day operations with long‑term goals.
• Comfort with ambiguity and change, especially in a dynamic legal and financial environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for drafting executive‑level materials.
• Ability to distill complex financial and operational concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Skilled in active listening and facilitating productive dialogue across departments.