Accounting Manager - Cypress Creek - 0341

About the role

Accounting Manager needed in our Cypress Creek office located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented and dedicated go-getter who has effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, support, and coaching.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting documentation.
• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and financial review activities.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and prepare reports, dashboards, key metrics, and variance analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, approval authorities, and documentation standards are maintained throughout accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with all trust accounting requirements, including monthly trust reconciliations and adherence to applicable state bar regulations.
• Manage and reconcile operating, trust, payroll, and other Firm bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper support.
• Prepare and review fixed asset, depreciation, lease accounting, accrual, and other supporting schedules.
• Coordinate external audits, tax engagements, government filings, and other required reporting obligations.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and technology solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Firm leadership and cross-functional departments to support financial initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an equivalent role at an equivalent sized company.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting required.
• Master's degree or CPA license highly preferred.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and dedicated go-getter.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Our health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
• Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 paid holidays (in 2026)
• Generous PTO for full-time employees
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one.
• Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.