Accounting Manager

International Accounting Manager

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Salary: $115,000 - $162,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business.

Why join us?

Great organization
Strong benefits
Growth opportunities

Job Details

Summary

The International Accounting Manager is a key member of our Accounting and Tax professionals, significantly contributing to the Firm's global expansion. This position oversees all accounting operations for the Firm's foreign subsidiaries and offices, including transfer pricing analyses, annual budget deliverables, cash flow analyses, account reconciliations, financial statements, and various tax filings. The International Accounting Manager owns all international firm-wide business initiatives and projects. Additionally, this role oversees Latin American rates and financial reporting. As part of a team dedicated to process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. Also, this role has opportunities to collaborate with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and various others.

Location

This position can sit in our Baltimore or Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial transactions and reporting for foreign subsidiaries in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Chile, branch offices in South Korea and Brazil, and any new international entities.
Review and analyze financial statements monthly, providing commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.
Coordinate with local offices to assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, including revenue forecasting, operating expense tracking, cash management, and rate setting.
Monitor DLA Piper US budget related to global investment initiatives.
Own the global transfer pricing process
Monitor cash flow regularly to understand short-term and long-term cash flow needs.
Review general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including intercompany reconciliations, to ensure completeness and accuracy. Also, assist with enhancing automation of high-volume account reconciliations.
Oversee the monthly close processes, including review of journal entries.
Ensure adherence to international accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including local statutory audits and tax filings.
Manage international tax planning and compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT, personal property tax, and other business tax filings.
Oversee foreign currency transactions and manage exchange rate risks.
Prepare ad-hoc reports for senior management to support business decision making.
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, which includes an understanding of federal income tax basis of accounting, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Polished written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Personable and adept at cultivating relationships across a global presence.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Certificates

CPA license preferred.

Minimum Years Of Experience

7 + years of experience in Accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Experience with international accounting is highly preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Prior experience working in a law firm or professional service firm is also preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

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