Director of Accounting Job at Agile Connection Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Agile Connection Group
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Director of Accounting — Lead firm‑wide finance strategy from our South Florida (Cypress Creek) office

Our client is a nationally ranked, full‑service law firm with 20‑plus offices coast‑to‑coast. The firm advises market‑leading companies and entrepreneurs in real estate, corporate, litigation, entertainment, hospitality, and intellectual‑property matters—pairing deep legal expertise with a collaborative, growth‑minded culture.

What You’ll Do

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

  • Set the framework  — Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Run the engine  — Oversee all accounting operations (AP, AR, billing, trust accounting, collections, banking, client relations).
  • Support the team  — Resolve escalated issues and provide day‑to‑day guidance to accounting staff.
  • Keep accounts clean  — Ensure timely bank reconciliations for operating and trust accounts; monitor unapplied cash, trust balances, and unbilled WIP.
  • Reconcile & report  — Tie out key GL accounts, maintain a robust chart of accounts, and issue accurate monthly, quarterly, and year‑to‑date financial statements.
  • Deliver insights  — Generate financial metrics and analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
  • Own compliance  — Coordinate quarterly reviews/audits, manage regulatory filings, and ensure on‑time federal, state, and local reporting.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership, including department‑level oversight.
  • CPA or CMA preferred.
  • Proven track record designing internal controls, leading audits, and translating complex data into actionable insight.

Day‑One Benefits You’ll Love

  • Heavily subsidized medical coverage.
  • Firm‑funded HSA contributions ($600–$1,200/yr).
  • 100 % employer‑paid employee dental & vision; low‑cost family options.
  • FSA & Dependent Care accounts.
  • Employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) from day one with discretionary match.
  • Firm matching contribution.

Ready to shape the financial future of a forward‑thinking national law firm? Apply today and help drive a culture of operational excellence.

Our client is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.

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