Assistant Controller, Treasury Manager

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: The Assistant Controller, Treasury Manager is responsible for management of the organization’s daily accounting functions related to treasury activities, including bank accounts, lines of credit, loans, credit cards, check deposits, and corresponding general ledger entries and reconciliations. This role is heavily involved in cash flow forecasting and reporting and manages cash movements between bank accounts of different legal entities supporting the firm’s operations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization’s daily accounting functions related to treasury activities, including bank accounts, lines of credit, loans, credit cards, check deposits, and corresponding general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting activities
• Manage cash movements aligned with accounting transactions and cash flow forecasts
• Support implementation, upgrades, integration, and automation of ERP, HRIS, case management, financial reporting, expense reporting, and other systems
• Assess current accounting and treasury operations, processes, responsibilities, systems, and reports, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing accordingly
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls
• Develop and monitor financial, accounting, and treasury performance metrics
• Hire, train, and retain accounting staff including performance management
• Support the design and implementation of effective internal controls
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Other duties and projects as required

 

Skill Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts, results, and data
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficiency with ERP, HRIS, case management, financial reporting, expense reporting, and other systems including online banking platforms and interfaces
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office tools
• Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity

 

 Work Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and treasury roles
• Proven experience in a treasury-centric, leadership role is a requirement
• Experience involving multi-state/multi-business unit entities
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and regulations
• Public accounting and experience with a personal injury law firm are a plus

 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA required
• Master’s degree preferred

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
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