Nixon Peabody LLP
Controller - Professional Services
Nixon Peabody LLP Location : Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Melville, NY; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY; Washington, DC The Controller is responsible for the accuracy of the firm’s financial statements. This position manages Accounting and Payroll professionals and works closely with the General Counsel’s office to protect the firm’s interests, maintain compliance, and reduce the risk of fraud. The Controller is a senior member of the Finance team and assists the Chief Financial Officer with overall firm financial leadership. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and directly supervises the Assistant Controller and the Manager, Payroll and Partner Compensation. A career at Nixon Peabody is an opportunity to do work that matters and to shape what’s ahead. We offer a dynamic, energizing environment with opportunities for fast growth, connectedness, and training in business as well as law. Our standards support a diverse team of top talent across the firm. If you’re looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you. General Accounting and Financial Operations Manages core financial functions: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Partner Compensation, Payroll, and Payroll Compliance. Develops, implements, and enforces the firm’s finance policies. Manages and forecasts daily cash flow to minimize firm debt. Leads monthly, calendar year-end, and fiscal year-end closing processes, including scenario modeling and risk communication to the CFO. Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management Manages all domestic and international firm audits, including auditor selection and partnership. Oversees banking relationships for multiple firm accounts and client trust accounts, including international accounts. Supports firm attorneys on client trust account use and controls. Collaborates with the Tax department to ensure tax considerations and compliance. Develops and maintains procedures and education programs to reduce financial fraud risk and monitors industry trends for controls. Budgeting, Analysis, and Expenditure Oversight Manages the Controller group’s budget, including depreciation, amortization, and bank fees. Collaborates with Finance leaders to understand departmental budgets and their impact on financial statements and expenditures. Participates in annual budget meetings and quarterly reviews to plan and monitor budget progress. Prepares partner compensation analyses and proposes changes to the firm’s partner compensation model. Acts as a key approver of large firm expenditures. Strategic Leadership and Process Improvement Addresses complex issues such as fraud investigations, potential merger analyses, and business changes with recommendations and action plans. Develops and oversees strategies for process improvements and issue resolution. Drives continuous improvement in accounting, payroll, procurement, and tax operations and stays current with market, regulatory, and business trends. Team Leadership and Culture Leads engagement programs to foster a client-focused culture and collaborates with leaders to improve engagement and professional excellence across the finance department. Additional Leadership Roles Serves as Treasurer of Nixon Peabody Trust Company. Serves as Chief Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) for Nixon Peabody International. Performs other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody reserves the right to change or assign duties. The requirements below are representative of the skills and abilities required. Minimum of 10 years in a financial leadership role. Law or professional services experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong management and employee development skills. Strategic thought leadership. Strong computer proficiency and excellent mathematical skills; advanced Excel. Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify where required. Salary : In accordance with location, the anticipated annual salary range is provided with the posting. Salary ranges vary by location and are subject to change.
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Nixon Peabody LLP Location : Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Melville, NY; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY; Washington, DC The Controller is responsible for the accuracy of the firm’s financial statements. This position manages Accounting and Payroll professionals and works closely with the General Counsel’s office to protect the firm’s interests, maintain compliance, and reduce the risk of fraud. The Controller is a senior member of the Finance team and assists the Chief Financial Officer with overall firm financial leadership. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and directly supervises the Assistant Controller and the Manager, Payroll and Partner Compensation. A career at Nixon Peabody is an opportunity to do work that matters and to shape what’s ahead. We offer a dynamic, energizing environment with opportunities for fast growth, connectedness, and training in business as well as law. Our standards support a diverse team of top talent across the firm. If you’re looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you. General Accounting and Financial Operations Manages core financial functions: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Partner Compensation, Payroll, and Payroll Compliance. Develops, implements, and enforces the firm’s finance policies. Manages and forecasts daily cash flow to minimize firm debt. Leads monthly, calendar year-end, and fiscal year-end closing processes, including scenario modeling and risk communication to the CFO. Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management Manages all domestic and international firm audits, including auditor selection and partnership. Oversees banking relationships for multiple firm accounts and client trust accounts, including international accounts. Supports firm attorneys on client trust account use and controls. Collaborates with the Tax department to ensure tax considerations and compliance. Develops and maintains procedures and education programs to reduce financial fraud risk and monitors industry trends for controls. Budgeting, Analysis, and Expenditure Oversight Manages the Controller group’s budget, including depreciation, amortization, and bank fees. Collaborates with Finance leaders to understand departmental budgets and their impact on financial statements and expenditures. Participates in annual budget meetings and quarterly reviews to plan and monitor budget progress. Prepares partner compensation analyses and proposes changes to the firm’s partner compensation model. Acts as a key approver of large firm expenditures. Strategic Leadership and Process Improvement Addresses complex issues such as fraud investigations, potential merger analyses, and business changes with recommendations and action plans. Develops and oversees strategies for process improvements and issue resolution. Drives continuous improvement in accounting, payroll, procurement, and tax operations and stays current with market, regulatory, and business trends. Team Leadership and Culture Leads engagement programs to foster a client-focused culture and collaborates with leaders to improve engagement and professional excellence across the finance department. Additional Leadership Roles Serves as Treasurer of Nixon Peabody Trust Company. Serves as Chief Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) for Nixon Peabody International. Performs other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody reserves the right to change or assign duties. The requirements below are representative of the skills and abilities required. Minimum of 10 years in a financial leadership role. Law or professional services experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong management and employee development skills. Strategic thought leadership. Strong computer proficiency and excellent mathematical skills; advanced Excel. Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify where required. Salary : In accordance with location, the anticipated annual salary range is provided with the posting. Salary ranges vary by location and are subject to change.
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