Treasurer

About Us:

We are a prestigious law firm with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services. Our firm is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are seeking a skilled Treasurer to join our team to assist in our financial operations including trust accounts in compliance with BAR rules.

JOB SUMMARY:

The job responsibilities of this position include all tasks associated with overseeing the firms financial liquidity banking operations and treasuryrelated risk management. This key role involves managing daily cash positioning developing cash forecasts optimizing banking relationships and administering partner capital accounts. A critical component is ensuring meticulous compliance with all Georgia State Bar rules for IOLTA/client trust accounts. The ideal candidate possesses 5 years of progressive treasury experience strong analytical skills proficiency with financial systems and ideally experience within the legal or professional services sector.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily cash positioning ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs across all firm bank accounts (operating payroll trust etc..
• Develop and maintain accurate shortterm and longterm cash flow forecasts.
• Optimize the use of firm funds including managing shortterm investments in compliance with firm policy.
• Oversee bank account administration including opening closing and maintaining authorized signers.
• Ensure strict adherence rules and regulations regarding client funds and IOLTA.
• Oversee the accurate recording reconciliation and reporting of all client trust account activity.
• Work closely with accounting and billing teams to ensure proper segregation and handling of client funds.
• Serve as a key resource for attorneys and staff on trust accounting procedures and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all banking partners.
• Manage and negotiate banking services fees lines of credit and other credit facilities.
• Monitor bank service levels and resolve any issues promptly.
• Evaluate and recommend new banking products or services as needed.
• Assist in the development of the firms annual budget and longrange financial plans focusing on cash flow implications.
• Analyze cash flow trends variances to budget/forecast and provide insights to management.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of partner draws and distributions.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks including interest rate and counterparty risk.
• Develop implement and maintain strong internal controls over treasury operations cash handling and banking activities.
• Prepare regular treasury reports for management and the Executive/Finance Committee (e.g. cash balances forecast summaries compliance status).
• Collaborate effectively with the Controller accounting team billing/collections HR IT and firm partners.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field is required a Masters degree is a plus.
• 5 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury finance or accounting roles.
• Prior experience within a law firm or professional services firm is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of IOLTA regulations and client trust accounting principles is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in cash management cash forecasting and banking relationship management.
• Strong analytical financial modeling and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the firm.
• High level of integrity ethics and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and familiarity with banking platforms and treasury management systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel or crouch the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the or