Accounting & Finance Manager

Political Asylum Lawyers

. Manage the firm’s financial operations, accounting systems, billing, accounts receivable, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, trust accounting compliance, payroll oversight, tax reporting coordination, internal controls, and finance-related operational projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaMid-LevelSenior💰 $3,000 - $3,500 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the firm’s financial operations, accounting systems, billing, accounts receivable, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, trust accounting compliance, payroll oversight, tax reporting coordination, internal controls, and finance-related operational projects
Learn the firm’s systems, work with existing staff and providers, and establish accurate, reliable financial operations
Retain responsibility for controls, review, quality, and results while progressively delegating recurring accounting and billing work
Explain complex financial information in plain English, identify financial risks, recommend corrective action, and follow approved actions through implementation and verified results
Perform and manage day-to-day accounting, billing, A/R, A/P, payroll, trust accounting, collections, tax coordination, and general ledger maintenance
Maintain clean and current financial records and support the legal team with accurate financial information related to client matters, billing, retainers, and collections
Monitor cash balances, bank accounts, credit card activity, merchant activity, and other key financial accounts
Process bills, vendor payments, check requests, and reimbursements accurately and on time
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and key financial reports
Prepare budgets and forecasts, provide variance reports, and explain conclusions and recommendations to the Owner/CFO
Maintain cash flow forecasts and track revenue growth, profitability, and other financial trends
Own and improve billing and collections; supervise invoices, monitor payment plans, track A/R aging, and address billing concerns
Handle chargebacks, refund requests, billing disputes, and merchant service issues through documented resolution
Monitor and reconcile trust/IOLTA accounts, own or review three-way trust reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, accounting, tax, payroll, and reporting requirements
Design, recommend, and enforce financial controls; identify risks, gaps, and process weaknesses
Support audits, tax preparation, financial reviews, and outside accounting reviews
Oversee bookkeepers, billing specialists, payroll providers, outsourced finance vendors, and other accounting support
Provide direction, accountability, feedback, onboarding, training, and performance review support for assigned finance staff
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for accounting software, billing systems, chart of accounts, reporting processes, and financial workflows
Improve workflows in QuickBooks, Stripe, Google Sheets, Asana, and related systems; define requirements and implement, test, and document changes
Analyze profitability, pricing, labor return, utilization, realization, collection rate, cost of acquisition, owner benefit, working capital, and firm financial health
Support KPI reporting, scorecard development, strategic planning, operational planning, and financial decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a law firm, professional services firm, or other service-based business
Strong understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, A/R, A/P, payroll, and month-end close
Experience managing or reviewing trust/IOLTA accounting and reconciliations
Experience with billing systems, client payment plans, collections, and accounts receivable management
Strong proficiency with accounting software, legal billing systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools
Practical experience using AI tools and automation to improve accounting or finance workflows, with a working understanding of APIs, scripts, and how data moves between systems
Ability to identify improvement opportunities, define clear financial requirements, collaborate with technical colleagues on implementation, and validate the accuracy and reliability of results
Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and explain them clearly to non-financial leaders
Demonstrated ability to identify financial risks, implement controls, and resolve discrepancies
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
High integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and professional judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment
CPA, MBA, advanced finance/accounting credential, or equivalent experience (preferred)
8+ years of accounting, controller, or finance operations experience (preferred)
Microsoft Excel Expert Certification (preferred)
Experience building lightweight scripts or integrations to improve finance workflows (preferred)
Prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment (preferred)
Experience with systems such as QuickBooks Online, Clio, MyCase, Time Matters, PracticePanther, Smokeball, Lawmatics, Infusionsoft/Keap, or similar platforms (preferred)
Experience designing dashboards, centralized KPI reporting, balanced scorecards, or financial performance reports (preferred)
Experience supervising bookkeepers, billing specialists, payroll providers, or outsourced accounting vendors (preferred)
Advanced experience with complex unstructured data models and analysis, pricing analysis, SKU profitability, labor utilization, realization, collection rate analysis, and cost-of-acquisition reporting (preferred)
Experience supporting strategic planning, cash flow planning, debt repayment planning, and owner distribution planning (preferred)
Resume and cover letter must be in English
Cover letter and resume must be submitted in PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks

Week between Christmas and New Year's — office closed, fully paid
Your country's national public holidays off (paid) — your paid national holidays follow your own country's calendar
Three weeks of paid vacation annually
Comprehensive training program
Mentorship and collaboration
Career advancement paths
Work from anywhere — this position is open to candidates based in Argentina
Equipment support — stipend or provided equipment to set up your home office, available after 4 months on the job