Finance Manager

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Finance Manager position in our downtown New York City office. 

The Position

The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day and strategic financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting. This role requires a strong understanding of modified cash basis accounting as used in a professional service firm, as well as the ability to review financial data and ensure accuracy and completeness.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Controller
• Manage the monthly and annual close process for modified cash basis financials
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports and performance metrics
• Spearhead annual budget process, and reforecasts as needed
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide valuable insight as to actual to budget variance and future projections
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Coordinate with colleagues in various departments to review and correct financial errors/mispostings resulting from variance analysis and reconciliations
• Support external CPA firm during annual review and preparation of partner K1s and firm tax returns
• Prepare or review journal entries, expense and office allocations, bank reconciliations and other reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of department level monthly financial reports for firm Directors
• Lead and mentor a finance and accounting team of 9
• Manage relationships with external parties including bank representations, insurance agents, tax authorities, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting that delivers valuable financial insight to decision makers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, as well as experience in a supervisory or management role
• Experience working in Professional Services Firm  preferred with prior public accounting a plus.
• Solid experience with modified cash basis accounting and preparation of financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with BI reporting software a plus
• Experience with Aderant Expert Sierra preferred.  Experience with AS400/LMS a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and ensure team delivers high quality work on time

 

 

 

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Salary Range: $150,000—$170,000 USD

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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