Director of Accounting

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.Join our Finance Team as a Director of Accounting in our Miramar Office.We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.This role will be based in our Miramar office on an in-office, 5-day schedule and will work directly within the finance team while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the global finance and accounting teams.This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer.Position SummaryThe Director of Accounting will maintain and implement accounting practices to ensure that the financial and operating data accurately reflects the condition of the Firm and provides reliable information necessary to control operations. This position also maintains processes and systems to ensure the accurate, timely and proper accounting of financial data using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Plans, directs, and coordinates content and staff to ensure high quality accounting within general accounting, policies and procedures. The Director of Accounting will manage and motivate the team to produce high quality results while supporting the goals of the Firm. The Director of Accounting has direct oversight in the areas of Accounts Payable (AP), General Accounting, Treasury, Banking, and International Accounting.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages Accounting operations covering the areas of general ledger, inter-company, all bank and balance sheet reconciliations, real estate lease accounting, asset accounting, month-end processes and all required support of the Audit, Tax and Treasury departments along with related work in all international offices.Manages accounting use of Aderant financial system, chart of accounts and ledger mapping.Provides technical assistance in the following areas: accounting systems, systems of internal controls, general accounting and finance matters.Responsible for developing and enforcing accounting guidelines.Ensures that Firm’s financial affairs are conducted in compliance with generally accepted U.S. and foreign accounting principles, tax requirements and management reporting requirements.Provides coaching, training, and develops team; assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages results.Collaborates closely with managers and provides them with adequate data they need to perform their functions.Coordinates auditing of financials with internal and external auditors.QualificationsStrong business acumen with exceptional people skills — someone who can collaborate across multiple teams, manage escalations effectively, and partner closely with the CFO. This person should be proactive, open to learning, and capable of working with international offices, local Business Directors, and Managing Shareholders.Ability to articulate the story behind the numbers; as well as identify errors, trends, gaps.Bring strategic vision to the accounting team, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes across the department and lead those change efforts.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, including ability to actively listen and ability to convey information clearly.Successful process mapping, project management, and change management skills.Advanced technical and analytical skills with the ability to think creatively and develop new solutions.Position also requires the ability to multi-task in a high pressure, rapidly changing environment to meet strict deadlines.Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential.Education & Prior ExperienceMaster’s in accounting; CPA preferred.Minimum 10 years of accounting experience (U.S. and international transactions); law firm or professional services experience preferred but not required.5 years of leadership experience, including leading cross-functional departments.Familiarity with Inter-company accounting and Foreign Exchange Transactions.Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and preferred working knowledge of IFRS.Familiarity with tax requirements related to duties and taxes into foreign countriesSystem knowledge of Aderant, Blackline, Concur, banking platforms, and the ability to navigate, manage, and learn new systems quickly.TechnologyExperience with special applications (Aderant Expert and/or Concur) preferred.Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly (as applicable).GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr