GLOBAL CONTROLLER
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh

K&L Gates LLP delivers legal services on an integrated and global basis, with nearly 2,000 lawyers located in 40 cities across three continents. Positioned at strategic intersections of the global economy, K&L Gates has one of the largest contingents of lawyers and offices across the United States of any law firm and strong local presence in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centers. The firm's extensive latticework of lawyers, practices, and offices - including more than 250 lawyers in Europe's largest economies and one of the largest international practices in Asia among US law firms - creates a worldwide network to serve clients' growing international needs, with lawyers counseling clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law and litigation.

The Global Controller is responsible for overall day-to-day operations of the firm's accounting department staff, coordinating and facilitating accounting services to all offices throughout the firm. This includes completing accounting functions directly and overseeing and coordinating staff, workflows, transactions, audits, and controls inclusive of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, the general ledger and financial statements. The position is responsible for developing policies and procedures to assure the safeguard of assets and assurance of accurate and timely recordings of all transactions.

The Controller works with lawyers, administration managers and outside consultants to develop and implement processes and controls for all office locations firmwide. The position is responsible for the safeguard of assets, timely processing and timely recording of all transactions. Responsible for managing the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, client billing, payroll, work in progress reporting, trust accounting and general accounting. The position is responsible for developing, improving and delivering timely and accurate financial statements. Provides financial analysis to evaluate ongoing financial hygiene or proposed or ongoing financial considerations or plans or schemes. Manages banking relationships. Interfaces with internal and external auditors. Oversees accounting staff which may entail hiring, coordination of work flow, work assignments and work schedules. Works closely with staff to develop and manage individual and departmental performance. Completes all position duties in ethical manner acting in accordance with approved accounting standards and practices and completes duties in the interest of protecting the firm's assets. May assist with other accounting functions including budgeting, tax, procurement or credit. Assists the CFO in forming and making recommendations for the management committee, senior management, or outside consultants regarding various projects, policies, procedures or other management matters.