www.clearygottlieb.com

Finance Manager

Responsible for the daily operations of the Firm’s London Accounting team, which oversees the general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, and local tax filings.

Key relationships: Global Controller, Chief Financial Officer, London Partners and London Professional Staff Leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of four including Payroll Supervisor, Accounting Specialists and Accounting Assistant.
  • Review team capabilities and recommend improvements and development plans.
  • Develop effective relationships with the Global Controller, Chief Financial Officer and other Firm Leaders.
  • Develop effective “business partner” relationships with Finance Managers in Europe and Asia.
  • Ensure the accuracy of the Firm’s general accounting in compliance with local accounting and tax rules as well as global accounting policies, pursuant to global monthly close deadlines, using the Aderant ERP.
  • Review bank account reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Manage Client Accounts and oversee the SRA Accounts Rules Audit.
  • Serve as the Firm’s Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
  • Oversee timely and effective payroll process, including: ADP software management, finance and banking systems integration, and payment.
  • Oversee timely and effective vendor and expense payment processing through the Chrome River system.
  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of payments. Ensure bank account paperwork, including authorised signers, is current.
  • Ensure a timely and effective cash receipts process, which includes applying client and general office receipts.
  • Monitor fixed assets and work in progress, accurately capturing additions and retirements and depreciation.
  • Supervise the current tax and VAT returns.
  • Assess, rationalise, and document best-practice accounting processes.
  • Analyse and validate financial information, including revenue, expense, net income, headcount, etc., for the London office.
  • Prepare and review the annual budget for the London office, including operating expense budget, while collaborating with others to estimate headcount and capital expenditures.
  • Key member of Aderant systems enhancements and upgrades.
  • Oversee and execute specific projects as required.

Individual Experience, Skills, and Competencies

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant.
  • Strong academic credentials (degree level or equivalent).
  • At least 5-7 years of managerial experience in a similar senior role at a professional services firm.
  • Broad financial experience, including working on a multi-national team, financial analysis and financial systems.
  • Ability to mentor team members, provide robust and timely feedback, and proactively align professional development with Firm strategic goals.
  • Experience in implementing procedural improvements, internal controls and financial practice management systems enhancements.
  • Experience providing strong written analysis including summarising large amounts of data into concise explanations.
  • Broad finance acumen in the area of UK accounting and tax.
  • Strong accounting/finance skills with advanced level excel knowledge.
  • ERP experience (use of Aderant a plus).
  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Well organised, able to establish priorities, plan realistically and meet deadlines.
  • Flexible, adaptable and cognisant of workflow variations and demands.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.