Homeoffice Accounting Manager bei First Legal

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, leading the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth, evolving environment and is excited about implementing best-in-class processes.

Job Duties:

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports, including key insights for leadership and private equity sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Design, implement, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, operations, department heads) to streamline workflows and ensure data integrity.
• Support ERP system optimization and automation initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party partners.
• Collaborate with finance leadership on reporting requirements, board decks, and ad hoc requests.
• Lead technical accounting research and prepare position papers as needed (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting).
• Assist with integration of acquisitions, including opening balance sheet reviews and purchase accounting entries.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous Big 4 public accounting experience (audit or assurance preferred).
• 2–3 years of industry experience in an accounting manager role, ideally in a private-equity-backed or professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proven ability to formalize processes and implement scalable accounting systems.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing organization.

Schedule/Location:

• Remote - AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MI, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, WA, WV
• Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

About First Legal:

We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law. 

First Legal is the first truly comprehensive File Thru Trial™ solutions firm. With over 17 offices across the United States, First Legal has been serving thousands of law firms and corporations for more than 30 years across our six divisions - Court & Process, Depositions, Discovery, Records, Digital and Investigations. Our success comes through our company culture of innovation and trust, commitment to quality service, and depth of industry knowledge. Our mission is to be the most dependable and trusted business partner for our clients by serving every aspect of the litigation workflow. First Legal partners with our clients on a national basis to achieve the most efficient litigation solutions for the betterment of our clients.