Law Firm Accounting Manager

About Us

Newmeyer Dillion is a regional firm consistently named among OCBJ's Best Places to Work. The firm provides litigation and transactional representation across a broad range of practice areas including business and real estate litigation, real estate and corporate transactions, labor and employment, land use and eminent domain, environmental, entertainment and cyber security. This position will be based in the firm’s Newport Beach office.

Accounting Manager

Controller

Newport Beach, CA

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department and design an organizational structure that achieves departmental goals.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and appropriately in the general ledger.
• Ensure billings are sent in a timely and accurate manner and pursue collections to optimize cash flow.
• Ensure accounts payable are paid accurately and timely.
• Oversee client/matter intake and conflicts checks.
• Assist the department team as necessary.

• Manage daily entry of deposits into operating and trust bank accounts and accounting software.
• Handle client inquiries and credit card processing.
• Prepare daily cash reporting for the Controller.
• Review new client matter forms and update originating and supervising variable splits.
• Process write‑offs in Aderant and maintain a summary of write‑offs in Excel (Accounts Receivable).

• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Assist with year‑end documents for CPA as needed.

• Collaborate with the Controller to develop Finance and Accounting team goals in alignment with the firm’s goals.
• Provide coaching, support, and set professional development plans with the Controller to assist direct reports in reaching their full potential through the performance management process.
• Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross‑departmental, and cross‑office internal and external client service and teamwork.
• Project a united front with the Firm’s management team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Proficiency in Aderant Software (preferred) or equivalent, MS Office 2010 Suite (advanced Excel skills), and payroll/HRM systems.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to lead others through change and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to build effective teams, coach, and develop others.
• Ability to influence and network within the firm and with third parties.
• Skilled at communicating at all levels, including preparing and delivering effective presentations.
• Ability to assist with the firm’s short‑ and long‑term priorities, evaluate and recommend systems, processes, and policies to support these priorities cost‑effectively, and align resources to key goals.
• Demonstrates resilience and the ability to present a united front with the firm’s management team.

• A normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature extremes.
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, multi‑function devices, and filing cabinets.
• Requires talk or hearing, standing, sitting, walking, and hand use to reach with hands and arms.
• Some light lifting of 15 pounds or less is required on a regular basis.
• Work may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete the essential duties and primary responsibilities of the position.

Salary: $ - $ per year.