Senior Partnership Accounting Manager

My global law firm client is looking for a Senior Partnership Accounting Manager to join their dynamic and high-performing team that supports all aspects of partnership accounting and partner finance across a global footprint.

About the Role

As a key member of the Partners' Affairs & Tax (PAT) team, you will lead critical areas including Partner Finance, Partnership Accounting, and Partner Payroll. You'll manage a team of five (three direct reports) and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across partner-related financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Accounting

• Lead relationships with global finance teams to ensure accurate and compliant partner accounting.
• Own the Partner Points process used for profit allocation.
• Oversee contributions to management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage year-end processes including disclosures in financial statements and audit support.
• Maintain and reconcile the Trial Balance and associated controls.
• Develop foreign currency and inter-entity accounting practices.
• Drive ongoing enhancements to Partner Finance processes.

Partner Payroll & Benefits

• Manage monthly payrolls for current and retired partners and annuitants (approx. 1,000 individuals).
• Continuously improve the payroll system to align with evolving policies.
• Oversee global partner benefit policies including insurance arrangements.
• Innovate and implement new processes to enhance service delivery.

Key Requirements

• Experience working in a partnership accounts focused role in a law firm or wider professional services firm
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills and adaptability to new systems.

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