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    Financial Controller - Newport Beach, United States - Sweet James LLP

    Sweet James LLP
    Sweet James LLP Newport Beach, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Sweet James is a recognized Personal Injury law firm, dedicated to providing outstanding legal services and support to clients. This is for a full time, in-office position in Newport Beach, California.

    We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our accounting team at our Newport Beach headquarters. The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day to day accounting operations under the direction of the CFO, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Financial Reporting
      • Oversee the preparation and distribution of financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements and GAAP standards
      • Provide timely and accurate financial reports to senior management and stakeholders
      • Ensure transparency and integrity in financial reporting practices.
      • Own the month-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
      • Responsible / Oversee account reconciliations [including bank reconciliations, audit schedules, tax filing back up, etc.]
      • Be the point of contact for preparing audit & tax schedules and promptly addressing auditor inquiries, in discussion with the CFO
      • Prepare and post journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions
      • Manage accounts payable (AP), account receivable (AR) cycles, including invoice processing, vendor management, collections, and revenue recognition.
    • Cash Flow Management
      • Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs and strategic initiatives
      • Optimize cash management processes to maximize efficiency and minimize risk
      • Implement strategies to mitigate financial risks and maintain financial stability
    • Financial Operations
      • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and billing
      • Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
      • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
    • Internal Controls and Compliance
      • Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
      • Conduct regular audits to assess compliance with financial policies and procedures.
      • Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure adherence to industry best practices.
      • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes and controls.
    • Financial Planning and Analysis
      • Conduct regular financial analysis to assess performance, identify trends, and forecast future financial outcomes.
      • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis, KPI reporting and Executive summary, Dashboards
      • Lead the budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to establish financial targets.
      • Monitor budget performance and variance analysis.
      • Prepare accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making processes.
    • Team Leadership and Development
      • Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
      • Provide guidance and support to team members, promoting professional growth and development.
    • Other:
      • Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff as needed.
      • Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.
      • Conduct regular reviews of general ledger accounts and assist in journal entries and reconciliations.
      • Keep up-to-date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new -expansion areas.
      • Understand the financial status of the company to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing.
      • Ability to interact with 3rd party partners (banks, auditors, tax, lenders, vendors, etc.)

    Must Have Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in accounting from a 4 year accredited university
    • CPA license preferred.
    • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles (including cash accounting)
    • Experience working at a Law Firm (ideally a contingency based legal firm)
    • Experience managing and developing team.
    • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines under pressure.
    • Ability to handle multi-site, multi entity, high volume transactions.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
    • Experience with QuickBooks and/ or NetSuite is a must.
    • Must be able to work 5 days on site in office

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary based on experience plus bonus
    • Comprehensive health benefits package
    • 401 (k) retirement plan
    • Located in beautiful Newport Beach, Orange County
    • Professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment
    Company DescriptionSweet James is a renowned law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Joining Sweet James means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

    Company Description

    Sweet James is a renowned law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Joining Sweet James means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

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