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Wilson Elser · 18 hours ago

Finance Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day and strategic financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Controller

Manage the monthly and annual close process for modified cash basis financials

Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports and performance metrics

Spearhead annual budget process, and reforecasts as needed

Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide valuable insight as to actual to budget variance and future projections

Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, the general ledger and chart of accounts

Coordinate with colleagues in various departments to review and correct financial errors/mispostings resulting from variance analysis and reconciliations

Support external CPA firm during annual review and preparation of partner K1s and firm tax returns

Prepare or review journal entries, expense and office allocations, bank reconciliations and other reconciliations on a monthly basis

Ensure timely preparation and delivery of department level monthly financial reports for firm Directors

Lead and mentor a finance and accounting team of 9

Manage relationships with external parties including bank representations, insurance agents, tax authorities, etc

Provide ad-hoc reporting that delivers valuable financial insight to decision makers

Qualification

Modified cash basis accountingFinancial statement preparationBudgetingForecastingCPAMBAAdvanced Excel proficiencyAderant Expert SierraAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills