Legal Office Manager at Carolina Legal Staffing Legal Office Manager at Carolina Legal Staffing in Charlotte, North Carolina Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Finance & Operations Manager | Charlotte, NC We're seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to provide financial leadership and accounting oversight for a growing professional-services organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both the strategic and day-to-day sides of finance. You'll work closely with firm leadership, oversee key accounting and financial processes, and lead and develop the Finance & Operations function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, general ledger, reconciliations, cash management and financial reporting
• Manage trust accounting and banking relationships
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Analyze financial results, trends and variances to support leadership decisions
• Oversee payroll and employee benefits processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures
• Partner with the firm's CPA and outside financial professionals
• Supervise and develop the Office & Operations Coordinator
• Improve processes, documentation, SOPs and cross-training as the organization grows

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong general accounting, reconciliation and financial reporting experience
• Excellent Excel and accounting-system skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take ownership and work independently in a hands-on environment
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred Experience in a law firm or professional-services environment , trust accounting, QuickBooks, budgeting, payroll/benefits oversight, or working with outside CPAs is a plus.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. CPA is not required.

Benefits include:

employer-paid medical insurance, employer-paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, generous PTO and paid holidays. After approximately nine months of training, the position offers the ability to work from home 1-2 days per week . Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? Message me directly to learn more.