Director of Finance

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance to oversee European financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, treasury (including client trust accounts), revenue control and reporting/planning functions. Responsible for the short and long-term planning, operational processes, and procedures/controls in London and the European offices. Oversee and manage staffing as required to support these functional areas/responsibilities including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Liaison to head office finance team and all senior Business Services directors/managers supporting firmwide operations.

Job Relationships

Works closely with:

• London Managing Partner
• European COO
• Global CFO
• All senior level directors and managers, partners, associates, and administrative staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance operations and staff of the London, Brussels, and Frankfurt offices.
• Oversee all European general ledger/balance sheet accounts. Liaise with head office to ensure all reconciliations are complete and reconciling items are researched and resolved.
• Coordinate the European revenue and expense/capital planning and forecasting processes with local Managing Partner and local Practice Group Leaders.
• Monthly reporting of the European financial results. Research and reconcile all variances against expense budgets.
• Oversee local treasury functions and cash flow management.
• Preparation of annual partnership tax returns.
• Oversee preparation of locally prepared VAT returns.
• Act as COFA with responsibility for the client money procedures, controls, and the annual SAR audit.
• Working capital management, operating closely with the Revenue Manager to oversee the European billing and revenue control function.
• Input to pricing and matter planning decisions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance and consistency with established local and/or firmwide procedures, internal controls, and policies (develop/modify methodologies as required, automating and streamlining process where applicable). Implement best practices, and ensure proper documentation and training is provided.
• Responsible for the implementation/roll-out of financial software and applications in the European offices.
• Liaison with outside tax accountants and Firmwide Director of taxation, ensuring financial information is provided in a timely manner for UK, German, and Belgian tax return preparation.
• Reporting for European Senior Management and Business Services.
• Support for European Senior Management when undertaking strategic review and planning.
• Support special projects or initiatives directed by firm management and partners.