Kennedys CMK LLC Hiring for Finance Manager Job at Basking Ridge, NJ Full Time

Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US 2021, a guide of outstanding firms and lawyers across the United States is seeking full-time Finance Manager to join our US Finance team. This role will be based at our US headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, competitive law firm with a diversified global practice.

Team

Kennedys US Finance team supports the US offices producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm’s internal and external clients.

Our Finance team is made up of Financial Planning and Analysis and Finance Operations (billing, credit control, cashiers, finance database). The US Finance team is based in Basking Ridge, NJ and supports seven offices around the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of financial accounting and month end activities which includes the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, disbursement payments, credit card and merchant facilities, employee claims and credit control.
• Ensure the cash flow process is effectively managed by forecasting cash flow, identifying pinch points, being aware of large outstanding bills and client payment timeframes to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet cash requirements.
• Manage the banking facilities including, bank liaison, facility management, international currency transactions, daily banking transactions, reconciliation, leasing and finance facilities and administration of electronic banking site.
• Manage the year-end audit and reviews of the relevant countries. Communicate with external accountants and auditors in order to comply with local statutory, regulatory and professional requirements and manage the process of regulatory and financial end of year audits.
• Ensure compliance with global and US legislation and legal requirements including, but not limited to payroll, taxation (payroll, local taxes and associated Social Taxes) and superannuation. Keep up to date of changes in the regulatory, financial and legal or tax environments to ensure the firm is compliant in all areas.
• Liaise with the Global Finance team to produce, prepare and analyze balance sheets, Profit and Loss audit schedules, management reports, yearly financial statements and any other management reports required.
• Comply with Global Minimum Financial Standards set out by central finance team and work with the UK Elite 3e team to resolve system issues and implement upgrades and changes to the system.
• Manage or support US Billing processes as required, to ensure the month end billing process goes smoothly
• Work with the Head of Finance- US to prepare the annual budgets in accordance with the global timetables and work with the Head of HR- US to prepare, accurately calculate and reconcile the monthly payroll to ensure regular compliance.

Required Skills

• Experience in professional services as a Finance Manager
• Ability to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• Ability and commitment to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture; motivate team members; recognize high performance and award accomplishments; encourage creativity; suggest and organize team building activities
• A solid understanding of financial metrics and accounting principles
• Ability to analyze financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Ability to develop business plans based on firm financial metrics and market trends.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, Excel and presentation skills
• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basking Ridge, NJ 07920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS ROLE. RESUMES SUBMITTED WITHOUT SALARY EXPECTATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Work Location: One location