Controller

We have an exciting opportunity for a Controller in the Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Controller is an integral part of the Accounting & Finance management team and will report directly to the Director of Finance. This position has primary responsibilities to protect the firm assets and meet all financial compliance requirements for the organization. This position is responsible for Partner accounting & capital management, audit, tax, compliance processes, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, General Ledger maintenance, ad hoc reporting, special projects, and other areas as assigned. The Controller will directly manage a team of three or more personnel and work closely with outside tax/accounting firms along with other consultants.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Regularly review current processes and edit accordingly to improve internal controls.
• Effectively manage direct reports
• Manages & Maintains Partner Accounting activities, including income distributions, paid-in-capital accounting, and all other related activities.
• Oversee & Manage General Ledger and Balance Sheet components, including reconciliations, journal entries and related activities, including building appropriate controls, processes and enhancements.
• Manages Fixed Asset records, budgeting, and reporting, including Property and Business Tax returns and related compliance.
• Coordinates annual audit with Director of Finance and others.
• Manages all components of annual, quarterly, and otherwise required taxes, including the preparation of K-1s, Composite/Pass-Through Entity (PTE)/ Withholding State Elections & Returns, Tax Residential Certificates and like components.
• Review and maintain data integrity by applying GAAP and Federal Tax basis of Accounting to all aspects of financial data.
• Function as administrator for system related components of above duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required with a concentration in Accounting. Master's Degree and/or CPA accreditation strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with at least five years of experience in Law firm or professional service firm environment is strongly preferred. Experience managing a team required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be highly skilled in handling financial and numeric data with proven analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, conventions, and standards. Meticulous, organized and ability to read, analyze, and process complex financial statements and documents.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Enjoys a dynamic environment and seeks to add value.
• Ability to manage and develop others.
• Must possess discretion in working with confidential data.
• Excellent computer skills, technical dexterity, and advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite with specific proficiency in Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Prior experience with Aderant systems is highly preferred.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $150,000 - $210,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm's compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.