Controller

Role: Controller Location: New York City, NY Employment Type: Direct Hire Rate: $100,000 - 150,000 / year Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k. Established New York-based boutique law firm is seeking a Comptroller to oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting and billing functions. This is a full-charge accounting/bookkeeping role reporting to firm leadership and overseeing a billing team member. The Comptroller will work closely with attorneys, administrative staff, and external accounting professionals and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and improving accounting processes. Responsibilities: Partner with firm leadership on accounting, billing, and financial mattersManage and maintain the firm’s accounting and billing systems, including daily use of Elite 3EHandle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activitiesProcess trust account transactions and maintain trust ledgers and other accounting recordsManage daily banking activities, including deposits, wires, ACH payments/transfers, and Positive PayMonitor compliance with internal accounting controls and firm policiesEnsure proper general ledger account coding and reconcile/allocate expenses to clients and mattersManage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, trust account three-way reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and monthly financial reportingProvide financial information and supporting documentation to the firm’s outside accountants for tax estimates, financial statement reviews, tax filings, and K-1 preparationPrepare and distribute 1099s as requiredWork with attorneys and staff to research and resolve billing and accounting issuesCommunicate with external vendors and professional service providers, including accountants, CPAs, and banking contactsIdentify and implement improvements to accounting, billing, and financial reporting processesOversee and work closely with billing personnelAssist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field7+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience within a law firmAdvanced experience with Elite 3E is required as well as Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skillsStrong knowledge of trust accounting involving retainers and other client funds, including familiarity with applicable bar requirements and auditsStrong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reportingExperience with legal billing and e-billing systemsStrong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, staff, and external professionalsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlinesAdaptable and comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environmentHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 002-003