Sr. Finance Manager, Hempstead

Senior Finance Manager – Hybrid | Nassau County, NY
Base Salary: $200K – $225K + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Our client, a highly respected and growing law firm, is seeking an experienced
Senior Finance Manager
to join its leadership team in a hybrid capacity out of Nassau County.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the financial operations of a sophisticated professional services organization.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in
law firm partnership accounting
, financial leadership, and operational management who enjoys partnering directly with executive leadership to drive performance, improve processes, and support firm-wide growth initiatives.
Prior law firm accounting experience is required.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Finance Manager will oversee all core accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, trust accounting, and finance-related strategic initiatives while leading and mentoring a high-performing accounting team.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Financial Leadership & Partnership Accounting
Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including:
General ledger
Financial reporting
Month-end/year-end close
Accounts payable & receivable
Payroll coordination
Cash management
Bank reconciliations
Fixed assets
Trust/IOLTA accounting
Manage accounting functions unique to law firm environments including:
Partnership accounting
Fee participation calculations
Partner distributions
Work-in-progress (WIP) monitoring
Expense allocations
E-billing systems
Ensure compliance with all trust accounting regulations and ethical standards
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Deliver financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to firm leadership
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants on audits and filings
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning initiatives
Tax, Benefits & Regulatory Compliance
Coordinate annual audits and compliance activities related to benefit plans and retirement programs
Oversee tax filings including:
****s
Sales & use tax
Commercial Rent Tax
PTET payments
State-specific filings
Manage K-1 preparation and partner-related tax inquiries
Ensure all financial, tax, and benefit deadlines are met accurately and on time
Collaboration & Operational Excellence
Work closely with Billing, Accounting, and Collections teams to improve realization, collections, reporting, and operational efficiency
Monitor aged receivables and support revenue optimization initiatives
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and enhanced financial reporting capabilities
Participate in accounting system upgrades, implementations, and integrations
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff and departmental personnel
Foster a collaborative, professional, and service-oriented culture
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
Serve as a trusted resource and financial partner to leadership and attorneys across the firm
What Our Client Is Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience within a
law firm or professional services environment
Strong expertise in:
Law firm partnership accounting
Trust/IOLTA accounting
Financial reporting
General ledger management
Legal billing operations
Experience with legal accounting platforms such as:
Elite
Aderant
SurePoint
or similar systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proven leadership, organizational, and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive management
Competitive base salary ranging from
$200K – $225K
, depending on experience
Hybrid work environment
Stable, respected law firm with strong leadership and long-term growth
Opportunity to influence operations, strategy, and process improvement initiatives across the organization
If you are a finance leader with law firm accounting expertise looking for a strategic and impactful next step, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier professional services organization.