Assistant Controller

For over 165 years, Carlsmith Ball LLP has continued its tradition of providing top-notch legal services to a wide range of local, mainland, and international clients. As a multi-service law firm with offices located on Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu, we practice in a variety of areas including Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Formation, Tax and Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation.

We are seeking a professional, experienced, and highly-skilled Assistant Controller to assist in overseeing all aspects of the Accounting Department and manage the department in the Controller's absence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Controller in overseeing all aspects of department functions, including AP, AR, Billing, Trust & Financial Reporting.
• Provide support and oversight to the department and the firm's leadership in Controller's absence. Ability to document, respond, assign, and communicate on behalf of department while keeping Controller informed and updated on status.
• Coordinate month end procedures with staff to produce monthly financial statements and reports.
• Perform and review reconciliations for all GL and client trust accounts.
• Monitor billing activities, including collection efforts based on requests by Billing Attorneys.
• Review manager-approved invoices for proper GL coding and approve for payment.
• Ensure internal controls and proper accounting policies are exercised to safeguard Firm's assets and integrity of data.
• Respond to internal & external requests or inquiries regarding various matters or issues relating to the Business Office.
• Reviews monthly gross income tax returns.
• Collaborate and assist in annual financial audit/reviews, tax preparation, semi-annual banking compliance reports with outside consultants.
• Assist with cash flow projections, budget/forecast reports and any other reports requested by the Chair or Executive Committee.
• Communicate with Attorneys, legal and administrative staff, clients and others by phone and email.
• Backup and support all Business Office functions, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years accounting experience and three (3) years accounting supervisory experience.

• Accounting experience dealing with professional partnerships (i.e., accounting firm, law firm, physician's group, etc.) a plus.

Certification: CPA (Active or Inactive) preferred.

Skills:

• Detail oriented and highly organized to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes.
• Computer literate - Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable with strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively - self-starter with ability to multitask.
• Preferred but not required: knowledge of Aderant, Access, Power Point.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, coupled with an excellent benefits package. If you are ready for an opportunity to contribute your skills to a dynamic legal environment, join us at Carlsmith Ball LLP!

Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person