Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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06-06-2025
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1 Vacancy
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06-06-2025
Job Description
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clients needs attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
About the Role
A dynamic and fast-paced law firm is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join its accounting department. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy compliance and efficiency of financial operations with a primary focus on trust accounting and financial transactions related to client settlements and disbursements.
Key Responsibilities
- Trust Accounting Approx. 60%
- Manage daily operations of the trust accounting function including team supervision and workflow management.
- Oversee all client trust transactions such as deposits disbursements and wire transfers.
- Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of settlement proceeds legal fees lien payments and client reimbursements.
- Enforce strict compliance with regulatory trust accounting requirements and internal procedures.
- Conduct monthly three-way reconciliations of trust accounts and promptly address any variances.
- Review disbursement ledgers and settlement documents for accuracy prior to release.
- Respond to audit inquiries and lead preparations for trust account reviews.
- Continuously enhance internal controls and documentation around trust processes.
- Collaborate with legal and case management teams to ensure accurate financial data.
- Train and manage trust accounting staff fostering accuracy and accountability.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis Approx. 25%
- Support the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial reports including P&L balance sheet and cash flow.
- Provide financial insights and KPI reports to senior leadership.
- Maintain integrity in financial reporting and support internal controls.
- Assist with account reconciliations journal entries audit preparation and tax-related processes.
- Oversee components of the AP/AR cycles including invoicing vendor coordination collections and revenue tracking.
- Additional Duties Approx. 15%
- Lead or support special projects and financial initiatives as assigned.
- Assist with the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Manage biweekly payroll processing and contribute to commission calculations.
- Generate and interpret internal financial data using reporting tools.
- Facilitate ACH and wire transfer disbursements.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 10 years of accounting experience preferably within a law firm or similar environment.
- CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Deep understanding of trust accounting regulations and practices.
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks NetSuite) with advanced Excel capabilities.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a deadline-driven setting.
Preferred Experience
- Trust accounting management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with settlement accounting lien resolution and related financial processes.
- Experience with audits or regulatory reviews.
Benefits
- Health dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Bonus eligibility
- Professional development opportunities
- Onsite perks and team events
$150000 - $175000 a year
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