Accounting Manager at Consultative Search Group

Our global law firm client is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Houston. This role will be responsible for supporting the Houston and Austin (2-3 days/month) offices by using their understanding of and experience with GAAP and the policy of a law office to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Department and Finance Committee. This role will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of accounting staff organizing and coordinating their work to meet department objectives timely and accurately.Responsibilities:Providing interpretation guidance training and assistance on billing and accounting strategies including financial metrics and rate structure analysisOverseeing billing completion percentages ensuring timely billing of Work-in-Process (WIP) and collection of receivables and supporting complex client billingProviding administrative support and education on Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangementsSupporting the Finance Committee and office leadership by participating in calls and following up on billings collections and related activitiesManaging and monitoring the annual office budget and monthly variances educating leadership on budget setting and management including headcount projectionsLeading projects communicating with clients to resolve billing issues and implementing firm accounting guidelines coordinating with various stakeholdersQualifications:Possess the ability to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the firms billing systemDemonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmExhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focusA bachelors degree in Accounting or related fieldA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferablyA minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex Accounting experienceA minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Accounting management capacityA minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practicesKnowledge of and proficiency in PC Applications including spreadsheet software and operations and Elite 3E or other billing software preferablyIND-1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 150000 - 175000