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Accounting Manager

San Francisco, CA 94105

Job Type: Accounting Job Number: 7330 Salary Range: $120,000-$180,000

Job Description

Our client, a multinational law firm, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their finance teams in either San Francisco, Palo Alto, LA, or San Diego! 

  • Financial Reporting Oversight:
    • Manage the financial reporting functions, including the monthly close process and general ledger maintenance for both domestic and international offices.
    • Oversee fixed asset management and accounting for related entities.
    • Coordinate the year-end audit of financial statements.
    • Assist in monitoring internal controls to ensure compliance with best practices and legislation.
    • Address risks related to financial reporting and cash safeguarding.

  • Client Services and Team Supervision:
    • Provide effective coaching and supervision to direct reports and department members.
    • Ensure client services and satisfaction are achieved in all areas of responsibility.

  • General Ledger Management:
    • Work with the Controller to manage the firm’s general ledger accounting functions.
    • Ensure transactions align with the modified cash basis of accounting for U.S. federal tax purposes.

  • Accounting for Related Entities:
    • Manage accounting and financial reporting for entities like the Morrison & Foerster Foundation, Global Privacy Alliance, Singapore LLP, and China Corporate Services.

  • Financial Statement Preparation:
    • Prepare combined financial statements and accompanying notes for review by the Controller.
    • Facilitate an annual independent audit.

  • Bank Covenant Reports:
    • Review quarterly and annual bank covenant reports prepared by the Senior Accountant.

  • Chart of Accounts Maintenance:
    • Maintain the firm’s Chart of Accounts.

  • Monthly Close Process:
    • Ensure an efficient and timely monthly close process using checklists, analytics, and tools.
    • Coordinate with other departments for timely information delivery for monthly close and audits.

  • General Ledger Review:
    • Review monthly reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.
    • Review staff-prepared journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Policies and Procedures:
    • Develop, update, implement, and document accounting policies and procedures.
    • Ensure proper combination of separate legal entities and elimination of intercompany accounts.

  • Support for International Offices:
    • Assist with specific accounting functions and procedures in international offices.

  • Audit Coordination and Internal Controls:
    • Manage audit coordination and support.
    • Oversee the operation of internal controls.

  • Team Management:
    • Supervise and develop the accounting team.
Qualifications: 
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with progressive advancement to supervisory or managerial roles.
  • Proven experience supervising teams of four or more people.
  • Hands-on experience in managing general accounting operations and performing accounting analysis.
  • Strong preference for experience in internal audit or internal controls testing.
  • Excellent accounting and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to build effective client relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong team management and leadership skills, with a proven track record in developing and leading teams in a client service environment. Ability to lead through objectives and motivate high performance.
  • Demonstrated success in leading a diverse team in a high-performance environment, with specific ability to motivate and inspire both non-exempt and exempt staff.
  • Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize effectively, and achieve solutions under tight deadlines.
  • Capable of independently assessing client needs and developing responsive solutions.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.


 

Meet Your Recruiter

Dan James
Managing Director

After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family. 

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