The Allen Law Firm is searching for a dynamic and fast-paced self-starter to join our team as the Director of Finance and Accounting in our Richmond office. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Firm's finance and accounting function and is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Executive Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Encourages and facilitates opportunities for professional development.
• Provides constructive and timely evaluation of performance.
• Handles disciplinary issues of employees in accordance with company protocol.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains full integrity of all revenues. Ensures organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Recommends best practices to maintain compliance.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and execute the organization's goals and strategy related to the Firm's financial standing.
• Oversees capital assets projects, ensuring organization's goals are being met.
• Oversees and leads organization's annual budgeting process.
• Compiles fiscal estimates and prepares fiscal reports as required. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends and makes recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identifies challenges to the efficient execution of organization-wide accounting and finance processes and procedures. Recommends solutions to senior leadership.
• Develops and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the department's day-to-day, compliance and strategy needs.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and finance-related principles, laws, and regulations.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's financial management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of five years' financial management experience working in the legal, financial, or other professional services industry required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of deskwork at a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds on occasion.

Apply online at: https://allenandallen.isolvedhire.com