Proskauer Rose LLP · 1 day ago
General Ledger Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
7+ years expProskauer Rose LLP is a leading law firm known for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach. They are seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Manager to lead the firm’s core accounting processes, transform financial data management, and enhance the general ledger operation through automation and AI integration.
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Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the general ledger team, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of firm accounting records including fixed assets, depreciation, payroll, subledger postings, journal entries and bank reconciliations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with firm policies
Identify and research technical accounting issues and provide guidance around new standards
Manage relationships with outside audit firms, casualty/liability insurance agents and other providers
Coordinate year-end audits with external auditors; manage the preparation of audit schedules, data requests, financial statements and accompanying footnotes
Respond to internal and external auditors' comments and oversee any required follow-up action
Work cross-functionally with Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and IT leaders to ensure financial systems and data are consistent and unified
Collaborate extensively across the Finance organization and with key firm stakeholders, including partnering with:
Financial Planning & Analysis on expense coding and authorization
Payroll and Benefits on compensation-related entries, and
Tax and Partner Accounting on filings and partner transactions
Work closely with Finance Managers, IT, and firm leadership to align general ledger processes with modernization initiatives, enhance interdepartmental workflows, and maintain strong financial systems and controls
Serve as the business owner for GL system enhancements
Lead the redesign of GL processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy through automation, AI-assisted reconciliation, and workflow optimization
Partner with Financial systems and IT teams to evaluate and implement robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning tools for journal entry automation and approval, reconciliations, variance detection and anomaly analysis, and audit readiness
Develop KPI dashboards and real-time analytics to improve visibility into accounting operations and performance
Identify and eliminate legacy inefficiencies—streamlining intercompany accounting, allocations, and accrual management
Coach and mentor a team of accountants, promoting a continuous improvement mindset and a culture of data literacy and innovation
Provide training on emerging finance technologies, ensuring the team can effectively use digital tools and automation platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of related accounting experience with prior managerial experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems
Proven success driving process transformation, system implementations, and AI/automation initiatives
Strong analytical mindset, with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial automation platforms
Capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and manage pressure well
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and lead change initiatives
Understanding, and delivery, of an effective control environment across multiple locations
Strong planning, project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Preferred
CPA
Experience with Aderant, Elite 3E, or similar legal ERP systems
Company
Proskauer Rose LLP
Clients turn to Proskauer when a matter demands excellence and innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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