What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law?
Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 400 lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are searching for an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller role is responsible for supporting the FMG accounting function and reports directly to the Controller. The Assistant Controller prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
The following set of characteristics are required for success in any role with FMG Law:
- Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
- Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
- Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
- Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the Controller with day-to-day operations
- Review bank reconciliations of general ledger accounts
- Review general ledger coding for consistency
- Assists with ensuring proper internal controls are in place, including compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
- Prepares and develops various monthly and annual reports
- Assist with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
- Documentation of financial processes
- Provides support to respond to information requests from attorneys, agencies and other departments as needed
- Manage a staff of accountants
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and Skills
- Management experience 3 years
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related Degree Program required
- Accuracy and attention to detail a must
- Effective written and oral communication with attorneys, staff, and clients
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality with a track record of trustworthiness
- Proven ability to maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times
- Professional that fits well in a professional services firm
- Financial statement experience (both preparation and analysis)
- Complex bank reconciliation experience
- Experience with SALT a plus
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced technology skills and working with complex systems
- Great oral and written communication skills
- High energy and personable with a positive attitude
- Analytical
- Able to multi-task, be organized and work in a high-pressure environment
EEO Statement
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
