Controller - Masuda Funai

Masuda Funai is seeking a Controller to manage the firm’s accounting and finance functions, including leading the monthly close, budget and forecast processes; establishing financial policies, procedures, and controls; ensuring legal and regulatory compliance; and overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collections.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the financial reporting functions of the firm.

• Monthly close process
• Develop annual budget and prepare variance analyses to budget
• Accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports to the Principals
• Monthly revenue analysis
• Cash management, including banking, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Provide data and analysis to support the Principal Compensation Plan
• Periodic management/operations reporting
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Profitability analysis

2. Lead external reporting requirements.

• Manage external Profit Sharing 401(k) Retirement Plan audit/form 5500
• Develop external financial statements

3. Manage taxes and other compliance reporting.

• Tax reporting and planning
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules and recordings
• Work with external tax advisors to ensure that all state and federal filing are prepared on a timely basis,
• Prepare federal and state tax workpapers including taxable income calculations for quarterly estimated tax payments
• Local tax reporting and payments

4. Manage the accounting functions of the firm.

• Billing and collections
• Expense reports and vendor and supplier payments
• Payroll processing and recording to GL
• Account reconciliations
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls
• Identify efficiencies within the accounting process

5. Supervise and develop accounting staff.

• Supervise Accounting Manager and oversight of accounting staff
• Mentor and develop staff; ensure cross-training throughout the department
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere

Qualifications:

• Exemplary Excel skills, proficiency in Word and PowerPoint, and extensive experience with accounting/billing software.
• Must have strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present financial data/recommendations effectively
• Must show leadership skills and move others to action
• Must demonstrate a positive, results-oriented style of planning, controlling and organizing the work to be done
• Professional, diplomatic, and resilient demeanor and the ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, clients, and staff
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience managing the accounting function in a mid-sized law firm or professional services organization. 
• Minimum 7 years supervisory experience
• Ability to work in the Chicago office 3 days a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed CPA
• Experience with Elite 3E

Additional Information:

• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office
• Complimentary membership to onsite fitness center
• 8 paid holidays plus PTO
• Bonus and pay increase at the end of the firm's fiscal year
• Remote work stipend for technology, home office and incidentals
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan and personal financial advisor
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Premium medical insurance plans through BCBSIL
• Complimentary Basic Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Complimentary Identity Protection
• Optional Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Pet Insurance

About Us:

Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Schaumburg and Los Angeles, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services.

The firm’s clients, many of which have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies. In everything we do, we focus on providing timely and highly customized services that fit our clients’ needs.

To learn more, visit https://www.masudafunai.com.

Masuda Funai is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.

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