• Lead a team of 1-2 Accountants.
• Develop an effective relationship with the Global Controller, Chief Financial Officer and other Firm Leaders.
• Foster and develop an effective “business partner” relationship with the US Accounting Manager and Finance Managers in Europe and Asia.
• Mentor a highly capable accounting team through the ongoing attraction, development and retention of skilled financial professionals. Review department staff capabilities and recommend improvements and development plans.
• Manage the annual audit of the firm financial statements and employee benefit plans
• Maintain comprehensive list of local statutory audits, timing, local counsel contacts and service as a point of contact for the regional finance managers.
• Manage complex integration of local statutory and financial requirements within firm’s financial system to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation and evaluation of adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive library of documents summarizing processes and procedures, including documentation of various local statutory requirements, payroll requirements, etc.
• Responsible for the development and oversight of global best practices and procedures, including but not limited to reconciliations, analyses, documentation, etc.
• Oversee the preparation and review of select balance sheet account analysis and bank reconciliations.
• Key contributor to the development of global accounting procedures and policies.
• Review monthly reconciliation of global inter-company accounts
• Key member of Aderant systems enhancements and upgrades.

Ideal Experience:

• Experience in a similar senior role at a professional services firm.
• Broad financial experience, including exposure to domestic and international accounting, financial analysis and systems issues.
• Experience in implementing procedural improvements, internal controls and financial practice management systems enhancements.
• Strong accounting/finance skills and academic credentials.
• History of strong written analysis including summarizing large amounts of data into concise explanations.
• At least 5-7 years of managerial experience. CPA and experience in public accounting required.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Finance acumen: Demonstrated broad experience across major finance disciplines, including accounting, finance and practice management systems.
• Communication/Influencing skills: A person with strong executive presence, a sense of urgency and the ability to build effective working relationships with key members of the Firm. A confident, proactive individual who uses reasoned fact-based arguments to anticipate and overcome objections and who is unflappable in challenging, complex situations.
• Management/Leadership skills: A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, consensus-driven, partnership environment with highly skilled professionals.

Other Personal Characteristics:

• An excellent communicator who is effective at all levels; an individual who listens carefully, articulates positions clearly, and conveys confidence.
• An individual, who is well organized, establishes priorities, plans realistically and is available to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.
• A team player who shares credit for accomplishments with others and keeps the Firm’s best interests foremost.
• A person of unquestioned integrity whose personal behavior reflects positively upon the Firm.
• A self-confident individual who is able to work equally with lawyers and administrative staff.