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Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. · 21 hours ago

Controller

KC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is a law firm seeking a Controller to manage budgeting, financial accounting, and related financial activities. The role involves supervising financial reporting, implementing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

ConsultingLegalMedical DevicePharmaceuticalTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises budgeting, tax, financial accounting, client trust accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll and the financial analysis of leasing and insurance activities for the organization

Manages cash flow to provide the best utilization of the firm's financial resources

Prepares/approves various accounting reports and surveys to furnish the firm with accurate entity-level financial information such as income statements, balance sheets, statement of cash flows, statement of changes in partners' accounts and related budget variances in accordance with GAAP

Designs, implements and monitors internal controls and system controls for data and financial integrity

Conducts regular review of financial data to ensure activities comply with plans and regulations

Protects the assets of the firm by ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting procedures

Monitors on-going changes in domestic and international financial accounting standards and tax laws and advises management of the impact on firm's business and implications to firm's partners

Helps implement procedural changes required or recommended by financial accounting standards or tax law modifications

Directs the annual expense budget preparation process and conducts related analysis and forecasting

Complies with policies to conform with outside independent auditors; federal, state and local auditors; insurance auditors; and client auditors

Coordinates the annual external audit process with the firm's designated independent auditors for both the firm and its benefit plans

Hires and develops the accounting staff to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounting services in areas including budgeting, tax, financial accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll and the financial analysis of leasing and insurance activities

Ensure team policies and procedures comply with local, state and federal employment laws

Assists with conflict resolution and workplace investigations when necessary

Ensures cybersecurity principles are applied to protect sensitive data

Analyzes financial information from a wide variety of sources

Utilizes data analytics tools and business intelligence platforms to provide real-time financial insights

Implements new accounting procedures to produce more efficient services

Supervises the preparation of partner distributions to provide partners with accurate payments

Supervises the accurate preparation and timely processing of the firm's payroll activities

Uses creativity and critical thinking to resolve challenges

Learns and works with the software supporting the automated accounting system

Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor under stress and maintains confidentiality at all times

Communicates courteously and professionally by phone and in person using excellent communication skills

Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop

Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed within the department

Qualification

Financial accountingBudgetingTax complianceInternal controlsData analyticsGAAP knowledgePayroll managementProfessional demeanorCommunication skillsConflict resolutionCreativity

Required