Senior Manager of Accounting Operations - Crowell & Moring

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Accounting Operations will lead all aspects of global accounts payable, cash operations and process automation as a key member of the Crowell Accounting team. The Senior Manager’s mission is to ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices and expense reimbursements, accurate recording of cash, payables, and trust transactions, cash forecasting, and implementing process automation in all aspects of accounting team activities. The Senior Manager will focus on providing best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm while maintaining rigorous adherence to internal controls and compliance. The Senior Manager is a supportive team leader who drives innovation and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle accounts payable process including vendor management, vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, client disbursements, credit card transactions, expense approval matrices, vendor uploads, payment processing, and posting transactions to the general ledger.
• Supervise trust activity, ensuring transactions adhere to compliance requirements, updates are promptly communicated to stakeholders, trust transactions are properly recorded in the GL and aged trust account balances are promptly resolved.
• Manage firm bank accounts, monitor daily bank activity, and lead other treasury initiatives. Act as firm point of contact with bank representatives.
• Monitor global cash activity and project short and long-term cash needs. Prepare daily cash reporting and periodic cash forecasts.
• Manage the daily transactional intersections between cash applications, trust accounting, GL accounting, and billing & collections.
• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, for AP, cash, and trust processes.
• Continuously assess and identify opportunities to optimize workflows, leveraging automation and technology to enhance team productivity, improve accuracy and reduce manual processes.
• Provide guidance, supervision, support, mentorship and motivation for Accounts Payable, cash applications and trust account team members.
• Establish and track KPIs to drive team performance and ensure compliance with departmental and firm goals.
• Lead efforts to implement and monitor compliance protocols, both system-based and manual checkpoints, to safeguard the firm against potential errors, fraud and irregularities.
• Act as the Accounting lead on cross-departmental projects, driving the team’s role in firm initiatives, system implementations, process reengineering efforts, and other special projects.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ideal candidate will be able to think big to create long-term plans and execute strategic process improvements while also having exceptional tactical skills to drive day-to-day execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to track, organize, analyze and report financial data in a clear manner.
• Enthusiastic, results-oriented, can-do approach to manage volume, complexity, and unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and develop team members, including hiring, training, distributing assignments, and managing performance.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly present issues and solutions to financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. CPA license strongly preferred.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible accounting or finance experience with an operations focus in a large, blue chip corporate environment or professional services firm. People management experience essential. Law firm experience a plus.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $178,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

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