Director of Accounting

Kansas City, MO

Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, managing accounting personnel, and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. The Director of Accounting partners closely with the CFO, firm leadership, and external advisors to maintain strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and best-in-class accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Leadership

• Oversee all accounting operations
• Provide leadership, direction, and performance management to the accounting team
• Directly manage and mentor the Controller and Staff Accountants, who report into this role
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across the firm

Financial Close, Reporting & Controls

• Provide oversight of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting
• Review and analyze financial results to support decision-making by firm leadership
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and law firm–specific accounting requirements

Treasury, Cash & Capital Management

• Oversee treasury and cash management functions, including liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
• Manage banking relationships and coordinate capital and debt activities
• Provide oversight of payroll processes and related controls
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and financial governance standards

Audit, Tax & External Coordination

• Serve as primary point of coordination with external auditors and tax advisors
• Oversee audit planning, preparation of schedules, workpapers, and responses
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance, including partnership-related filings
• Support timely and effective completion of all external reporting obligations

Strategic Partnership & Process Improvement

• Partner with the CFO on strategic financial initiatives and operational improvements
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, IT, Human Resources and firm leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with required experience in a large law firm or legal/professional services environment
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting staff
• Strong experience across financial reporting, monthly close, treasury, payroll, audit coordination, and internal controls
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and partnership accounting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Preferred
• Experience supporting a complex, multi-office law firm
• Familiarity with law firm financial systems and reporting structures
• Experience with Elite 3E and Chrome River a plus
• Personal Characteristics
  • Proven leader and developer of high-performing accounting teams
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Strong judgment with an operational and strategic mindset
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and open to change
  • Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity and professionalism

Compensation

• Budgeted range for this role-$300,000.00 -$350,000.00 annually plus bonus

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