Controller (KCM)

Summary

The Controller works with the CFO to direct the Firm’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining the Firm's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and controls.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• Must have 7-10 years of accounting experience.
• Four year degree required in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising or providing work direction to other staff is required.
• Have the ability to be discreet, maintain confidential information, and use sound judgment.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Law Firm or professional services environment experience preferred.
• Large law firm experience a plus.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General Accounting (60%)
  • Oversee and direct general accounting functions to include chart of accounts and general ledger, fixed assets, bank account reconciliation and client trust funds.
  • Manage internal controls to insure the accuracy of trust accounts, payments to vendors, billing to clients and payroll disbursements. Continuously monitor existing internal controls and process flow to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Assist in preparation and drafting the Firm’s annual operating budget, monthly financial forecasts and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
  • Implement and communicate the Firm’s policies, procedures and practices within the Finance Department and Firm.
  • Responsible for income tax reporting including preparation of work papers and working with CPA firm in conjunction with timely preparation of returns.
• Billing (15%)
  • Provide oversight to process, policies and procedures related to client billing process and Elite 3E financial management system as related to client billing process.
• Accounts Payable (15%)
  • Define and maintain systems for vendor payments, electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payroll and wire transfer facilities.
  • Develop or revise, and recommend, to the Chief Financial Officer, policies and procedures that govern employee expense reimbursement and vendor payments.
  • Function as primary check signer.

• Department Leadership (10%)
  • Responsible for analyzing and developing an effective and efficient staffing model for all areas of responsibility within the Finance function. Monitor and ensure that staffing goals and budget limits are not exceeded.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, conducting performance evaluations, coaching and counseling Finance Department staff in responsible areas.
  • Staff development includes developing advanced technical and business skills to insure that qualified staff members are available for promotion when turnover occurs.
  • Manage the process of training and developing staff to include appropriate backup staffing for each key position that will allow for adequate coverage during vacations, illnesses and turnover.
  • Strive to enhance productivity by continually evaluating, streamlining and automating work processes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to successfully manage direct report(s), including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development and problem-solving.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Travel as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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