Financial Controller

Senior Controller - US Law Firm

As the firm has now matured, the Partners would like to hire an enthusiastic and experienced controller who can build their career there.

The role:

Management:

• Transition from external management of the operational finance team (currently 4 UK resources).
• Manage the firm's finance processes in accordance with UK Solicitor' Accounts Rules
• Manage the annual UK statutory audit and client account audit.
• Manage the firm's banking relationships.
• Manage the firm's US 401(k) and cash balance pension plans ensuring accuracy of census and compliance with regulations.
• Manage the relationship with the firm's Tax Advisors to ensure that local tax reporting requirements are met globally and in a timely manner.

Reporting & Budgeting:

• Prepare the financial statements for the UK LLP, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and associated commentary.
• Monitor firm time recording, cash position, Aged WIP and Aged Receivables, taking action to ensure firm lock-up is minimised.
• Maintain Cashflow forecasts for the firm.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis to support decision making for the Management Team.
• Preparation of Partner Distribution Schedules and Statements
• Prepare the annual budget for the fir

Financial Control:

• Approve bank payments and client to office transfers
• Review and approve all firm and client account bank reconciliations

• Oversee payroll in each office location, ensuring taxes and benefits are properly reported

• Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules.

• Review UK and French VAT returns prior to submission.
• Maintain balance sheet monthly reconciliation processes.

• Run the monthly cost line review meeting and initiate actions.

• Review all manual journals prior to posting (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, WIP adjustments)

• Maintaining Partner current accounts and tax reserve reconciliations.

• Respond to accounting, tax, VAT, Solicitor's Accounts Rules and other finance queries.

• Responsible for the firm's Practice Management System (Aderant).
• Qualified Accountant with at least 10 year's finance experience.
• Experience of operating finance processes in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules
• Strong understanding of LLP accounting.
• Previous experience of operating internationally.
• Excellent communication skills, gravitas and professionalism.
• Flexible team player, capable of delivering excellent work in a fast paced international environment.

Requirements:

• High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and logical decision making with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting software principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Ability to distil complex issues into succinct and actionable narratives for the firm's Management Team, partners and employees.
• Proficient at analysing financial and operational data and preparing analysis for executive consumption.
• Commitment to ensuring fiscal integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive way.

Apply:

If you are interested in a senior finance role where you have the opportunity to develop and grow with your business, then please apply today.