Financial Controller

Founded in 2008, with operations in New York and London, Bortstein Legal Group is a noted leader in the areas of technology, market data, digital content, privacy, cyber-security, outsourcing, vendor contracts and corporate real estate. Our extensive knowledge of global laws and regulations impacting the use of technology, data and services by our clients allows our firm to help clients ensure that their activities and contracts are compliant with evolving global standards. Our global team negotiates thousands of customer-side IT, cloud, IP licensing, market data, digital content, artificial intelligence/machine learning and outsourcing transactions each year, which has made our firm the “go-to” firm for advice on such matters. Often with extensive in-house experience, our lawyers are able to bolt onto clients' teams and processes, working hand-in-hand with Sourcing/Procurement, Information Technology, Data Security and Compliance stakeholders as well as clients’ in-house legal teams.

Our corporate real estate team handles leasing, design & construction, data center, co-location and facilities-related agreements for some of the world’s largest and most complex companies.

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We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to independently run critical accounting and financial processes for a fully remote professional services firm. This hands-on role owns recurring reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, vendor payments, payroll and financial analysis while safeguarding data accuracy, confidentiality and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and processes with limited supervision.

• →Own monthly revenue and expense reporting; analyze and communicate significant trends, variances, and business drivers.
• →Process semi-monthly payroll; calculate, track, and pay discretionary employee compensation.
• →Manage daily and weekly bookkeeping for receipts and payments, including accurate recording of bank and credit card activity in QuickBooks.
• →Coordinate timely semi-monthly vendor payments and maintain accurate supporting records.
• →Support 401(k) plan administration.
• →Prepare quarterly intercompany reporting and analytics.
• →Complete year-end close activities and prepare accurate books, records, and supporting schedules for external accountants.
• →Lead financial analysis supporting annual fee changes and client pricing reviews.
• →Partner with attorneys, management, vendors, and outside service providers while exercising discretion with confidential financial and client information.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, bookkeeping, billing and/or financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end processes, internal controls and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data validation and financial modeling.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze critical processes, resolve discrepancies, improve workflows and communicate clear findings and recommendations.
• Exceptional accuracy, organization, judgment, follow-through, and ability to independently meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or other time-and-billing environment.
• Experience with Bill4Time or another legal or professional services billing platform.
• Familiarity with Power BI for analytics is a plus.
• CPA, CMA, or related credentials are valued but not required.

• Financial and business acumen; analytical judgment and problem-solving
• Ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and data integrity
• Deadline management, process improvement, and cross-functional communication