Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a rapidly-growing boutique multistate law firm with headquarters in NYS focusing on the transactional areas of Real Estate, Estate Planning and Administration including Elder Law and Asset Protection, Taxation, Corporate and Securities, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Emerging Technology, Digital Assets, Cannabis and Psychedelics, and Labor and Employment matters. FRB’s fully integrated areas of concentration expertly advise real estate professionals, closely held business owners, discerning families, and private equity firms. The interdisciplinary collaboration among the lawyers of FRB allows the firm to achieve unparalleled outcomes for its clients that could only be secured through proficiency in multiple fields of law. As such, our growing firm begets the growing need for talented individuals to assist our financial team. While FRB does have an office in Manhattan, Westchester and California, this position will be primarily based out of our Rockville Centre location and can be hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate.
Job Summary
The Finance and Accounting Specialist/ Junior Comptroller supports the Comptroller/CFO in overseeing the accounting and finance operations of the firm. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and legal/regulatory requirements (including law-firm specific requirements), and contributes to financial planning, analysis, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have the capability to create journal entries and reconcile deposits in QBO to our billing system (CLIO), assist with monthly closes in QBO, calculate and prepare complex commissions calculations and other financial reports, and address 401K and workers comp audits at a minimum. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.
Reports To
Controller and the Management Committee
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing/collections, payroll, bank/treasury activities.
- Assist in managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
- Prepare and analyze internal and external financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow, partner / equity accounting as applicable to law firm).
- Assist with budgetary processes, forecasting and variance analysis; provide insights and recommendations.
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., practice groups, billing department, operations) to support business objectives, cost-management and profitability analysis.
- Support audit activities (internal/external), tax filings and compliance matters (including law-firm specific matters like partner compensation, trust accounting, etc.).
- Identify process improvement opportunities, system automation/enhancement and reporting efficiencies.
- Serve as backup in billing/deposits when needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience; experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills. Ability to engage with attorneys/partners, operations, and management.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and mastery of Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive financial and partner/firm-equity matters.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work effectively in a collaborative but fast-paced environment.
- Prior law-firm or professional services accounting experience (including partner compensation)
- Experience with business intelligence/reporting tools, process automation or finance systems implementation.
- Familiarity with billing/timekeeping systems specific to law firms and the intersections of finance + operations in the legal services environment.
- Financial literacy & collaboration
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Initiative & continuous improvement mindset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptability to change and technological enhancements
Submit the following materials when applying:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 3 professional references
Perks:
- Robust benefits package, including life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, and contribution toward health insurance premiums.
- Flexible work hours and location, including option for 100% remote.
- Encouragement of suggestions to improve firm operations.
Salary range: $55,000 - $80,000.
Hybrid or Remote Eligible
Top Skills
What We Do
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB) is a full-service business law firm that combines the deep knowledge and understanding of attorneys who proudly advise clients seeking solutions to their most complex matters.
At FRB, we have the audacity to go above and beyond. Every matter begins with a clear focus on our client’s goals. By incorporating the bigger picture of their challenges and aspirations, our fully integrated solutions create optimal results. This collaborative approach works because your success defines ours.
The FRB team has a wide range of capabilities and works collaboratively to simplify complex inter-disciplinary matters in real estate, taxation, corporate and securities, litigation, trusts and estates, elder law, labor and employment, bankruptcy law, and intellectual property, as well as emerging areas which include blockchain technology and cannabis.
FRB differentiates itself by:
• Approaching matters with a level of depth and variety of skills unmatched by typical advisors
• Following through on a firm-wide commitment to excellent service
• Offering access to thought leaders in numerous areas of professional practice
• Approaching engagements as a partnership with clients, rather than as a mere service provider
FRB invites you to explore how its professionals can assist you across their areas of concentration. The interdisciplinary collaboration among FRB's lawyers allows the firm to achieve unparalleled outcomes for its clients that could only be secured through proficiency in multiple fields of law.
CONTACT US:
Long Island: (516) 599-0888
New York City: (212) 203-3255
New Jersey: (201) 794-7500
South Florida: (561) 726-8599
Newport Beach: (949) 333-8152
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