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11-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 130000 - 150000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
11-04-2025
Job Description
About the Firm
Relman Colfax PLLC is a national civil rights law firm with a litigation practice focused on combating discrimination and obtaining equity including in the areas of housing lending employment public accommodations education and police accountability. Our practice includes individual and class action lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs who have experienced discrimination and harassment on the basis of race national origin color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) disability age familial status and .
The firm also provides legal counsel to financial institutions housing providers local governments and nonprofits wishing to be industry leaders on civil rights compliance. We conduct internal investigations and provide counseling regarding consumer protection privacy lending employment whistleblower and federal regulatory matters. Our practice also includes analysis and strategy regarding public policy issues and proposed legislation affecting civil rights.
Relman Colfax PLLC offers a unique opportunity for talented professionals who are passionate about social justice and litigation. We foster an informal yet highly collaborative work environment where excellence is the standard.
The Role
Relman Colfax PLLC is seeking an experienced Controller. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for all aspects of the firms accounting cycles tax payments and ensuring financial compliance and controls in the finance operations.
This role will be critical in providing strategic support to leadership by providing analysis and recommendations for key decisions to further the Firms mission. This includes highlevel financial planning developing and administering budgets interpreting financial reports developing pricing strategies and driving cost reduction initiatives.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in our Washington D.C. office with remote work on two days per week.
Requirements:
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:
Up to $130000 $150000 annually based on skills and experience.
Were proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan with a 3 safeharbor employer contribution and accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage an employee assistance program professional development and other benefits that support worklife balance.
Relman Colfax PLLC is a national civil rights law firm with a litigation practice focused on combating discrimination and obtaining equity including in the areas of housing lending employment public accommodations education and police accountability. Our practice includes individual and class action lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs who have experienced discrimination and harassment on the basis of race national origin color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) disability age familial status and .
The firm also provides legal counsel to financial institutions housing providers local governments and nonprofits wishing to be industry leaders on civil rights compliance. We conduct internal investigations and provide counseling regarding consumer protection privacy lending employment whistleblower and federal regulatory matters. Our practice also includes analysis and strategy regarding public policy issues and proposed legislation affecting civil rights.
Relman Colfax PLLC offers a unique opportunity for talented professionals who are passionate about social justice and litigation. We foster an informal yet highly collaborative work environment where excellence is the standard.
The Role
Relman Colfax PLLC is seeking an experienced Controller. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for all aspects of the firms accounting cycles tax payments and ensuring financial compliance and controls in the finance operations.
This role will be critical in providing strategic support to leadership by providing analysis and recommendations for key decisions to further the Firms mission. This includes highlevel financial planning developing and administering budgets interpreting financial reports developing pricing strategies and driving cost reduction initiatives.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in our Washington D.C. office with remote work on two days per week.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial transactional activity and accounting cycles including accounts payable accounts receivables cash management billings payroll fixed assets and monthly closings;
- Manage the general ledger including the review of account variations and the completion of monthly bookings for each accounting cycle;
- Partner with the firms tax CPA firm to provide all necessary financial information in order to ensure that all Federal and State tax documents and registrations are filed on time;
- Ensure that all financial transactions and journal entries are recorded both timely and accurately in accordance with firms policies and GAAP;
- Authorize and transmit staff payroll ensuring taxes leave and benefits are properly reported;
- Approve payables for disbursement based on Accounts Payable Aging Schedule; Provide quality control of client billing by ensuring compliance with retainer agreements and/or client contracts; perform billing and submit via various EBilling systems;
- Ensure accounts receivable schedule is analyzed and outstanding balances are collected;
- Maintain and reconcile Client Trust accounting;
- Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts in a timely manner;
- Monitor and project cash flow;
- Partner with 401k Plan administration ensuring accuracy of census and compliance with IRS regulations.
- Partner with the COO to develop and implement the firms Financial Policy and Procedure Manual to ensure proper internal controls and management of risk;
- Ensure the integrity and coordinate the management of all financial management systems;
- Coordinate the integration of all automated systems and the proper flow of data between systems;
- Train new hires including attorneys and paralegal staff on timekeeping and accounting policies;
- Assist with special projects.
Supervision
- Supervise the Accounting Assistant.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA preferred.
- Fiveseven 57 years of accounting experience preferably in a law firm context.
- Ability to meet and prioritize multiple deadlines and work as part of a team in a fastpaced highpressure environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Centerbase accounting software.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:
Up to $130000 $150000 annually based on skills and experience.
Were proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan with a 3 safeharbor employer contribution and accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage an employee assistance program professional development and other benefits that support worklife balance.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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