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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., P.S., a Seattle, WA based legal services firm, is seeking a Controller to manage and oversee the day-to-day financial functions of the firm.  The Controller will report to and work directly with the President.  The Controller will also work closely with the firm’s Board of Directors, Practice Group Chairs, Human Resources Director, Technology Director, Marketing and Business Development Coordinator, and Facility and Records Manager.  The Controller enjoys extensive input into the Firm’s strategic direction, and tactical efforts which support that direction.
The Controller manages the accounting operations of the organization, including billing, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, and various special analysis.  Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls and compliance to regulations.  Responsible for firm’s timely submittal of all local, state and federal tax reports.  Approves all firm related purchases and expense invoices.  Responsible for financial projections, reports and other financial functions.  Provides statistical data, reports and advice in connection with a variety of cutting-edge projects, such as Alternative Fee Arrangements, rate negotiations, attorney compensation, competitive intelligence, client team efforts, practice group efforts, and projects designed to position the Firm for financial and operational success.
The Controller also provides leadership, training, support, feedback, and encouragement to the Financial Department’s personnel.
The new Controller will work with the current CFO if necessary, prior to, or after the current CFO’s retirement.  The current CFO has been with the Firm for over 25 years.
Primary Responsibilities:
Directs and maintains responsibility for all financial functions of the Firm, acting as a key strategic business advisor.
Maintains and improves the integrity of the firm’s financial practices, and oversees relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and CPAs.
Evaluates, implements, and supports the effectiveness of internal financial controls.
Assists in the implementation of financial and business tactics that further the Firm’s strategic plan, providing support and input to the President, Firm Directors, Practice Group Leaders, and Firm Officers.
Oversees and participates in cash management, budgeting, billing, collections, vendor payments, payroll, internal and external audits, and retirement plan issues.
Leads and manages a professional staff of 5, which includes an Accounting Manager, Billing, Payables, Accounts Receivable, and Collections.
Assists the firm’s IT staff and strategic planning including evaluation and implementation of new software and systems, as well as development of custom applications.
Assists the firm’s marketing and business development efforts.
Collaborate with the firm’s HR Director to assist facilities and records management functions.
Optimizes the performance of the Finance Department, ensuring accurate handling of daily transactions while continuing to provide excellent customer service to the partners, attorneys, and staff.
Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops Finance Department staff.
Performs timely and complex financial analyses in order to provide input on the Firm’s business transactions and strategic initiatives. Creates profitability and cost-benefit analysis reports as well as evaluation of possible lateral combinations.
Prepares and distributes monthly partnership financial reports, including productivity and financial statements. Evaluates effectiveness of the report package and recommends changes as needed.
Manages Associate Attorney compensation bonus system along with President and Board Members.
Monitors trends and performs benchmarking within the legal industry. Provides input, recommendations, and insights to key stakeholders.
Participates in various Firm Committees, including but not limited to Finance, 401(k), Insurance, Risk Management, and in the efforts of the Firm’s Practice Groups.
Refine financial operations strategies.
Communicate financial policies to employees and respond to inquiries.
Assist human resources (HR) to supplement and develop Firm core teams.
Oversee the implementation of Firm financial strategies.
Develop Firm financial growth strategies and initiatives.
About the Candidate:
Must be dynamic, and resourceful with strong leadership and management skills.
Five to ten years of experience required; Legal industry preferred, but not necessary.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to provide clear, precise, and well-substantiated explanations of financial events and trends.  Comfortable with presentations to groups of attorneys.
Ability to maintain Firm confidentiality.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work well, individually and in teams, with a diverse group of people. Excellent people skills required.
Comfortable and skillful with hands-on approach in situations where tasks and analyses cannot be delegated.
Ability to bring and manage meaningful change and participate in Process Improvement and Project Management initiatives.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including an understanding of GAAP, tax requirements of governmental agencies, and general auditing procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of billing/accounting system software. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. utilizes SurePoint LMS.  Knowledge of writing custom SQL’s reports a plus.
Bachelor’s in Business Management, Accounting, or Finance. MBA strongly encouraged.
Hiring Summary:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, a great work environment, stability, generous paid-time off, and a 401(k) plan.  Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law.  This applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline and discharge.
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:
With approximately 60 attorneys, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a full-service law firms based in Seattle, Washington.  We serve the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy.  We are particularly dedicated to serving mid-cap and emerging companies with significant operations throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides effective and efficient solutions, and creative strategies.  **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has a reputation of providing these services with exceptional value.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. serves clients in numerous industries, including aviation, established and emerging technology, software services, manufacturing, labor and employment, drilling and exploration, telecommunications, retail, food and beverage, construction, contracting, banking, financial services, international trade, electronic gaming, education, health care services, refining, real estate and emerging markets.
We assist clients with acquisition or divestiture of businesses and assets, entering new markets, raising capital, obtaining or defending intellectual property rights, defending and prosecuting lawsuits, complying with regulatory requirements, developing and distributing products and services, and a wide range of other services.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. enjoys and prides itself in working closely with local and regional businesses – ensuring they have the people, resources, and legal talent required to maintain or grow their leadership in the region.
All interested candidates please submit your curriculum vitae and references to J. Dino Vasquez at
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and Marguerite Sandico at
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.  All inquiries will be kept confidential.

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