29Oct
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #653
  • Salary: $58.00

Finance & Accounting Department Coordinator – Houston, TX (Hybrid) 

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Finance & Accounting Department Coordinator to support the CFO and finance leadership in executing strategic initiatives, managing daily operations, and ensuring seamless coordination across the department — including accounting, tax, AP, billing, collections, intake, pricing, FP&A, and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Departmental Coordination

  • Serve as the central point of contact across teams led by the Controller, Sr. Director of Finance, and Director of International Finance & Operations.

  • Track initiatives, deadlines, and deliverables; maintain calendars, reporting schedules, and project trackers.

  • Plan and coordinate department meetings, team-building events, and culture-building initiatives.

Executive Support to the CFO

  • Provide administrative and operational support, including meeting preparation, agendas, presentations, and follow-up tracking.

  • Manage calendars, travel, and expenses; support projects, systems, and reporting.

  • Serve as liaison between the CFO and firm leadership, partners, internal teams, and external advisors, auditors, and financial institutions.

Operational Oversight

  • Monitor workflow health and escalate issues as needed.

  • Coordinate onboarding and training logistics for new team members.

  • Assist with materials for audits, bank compliance, external surveys, insurance renewals, and budgets.

  • Maintain dashboards and trackers for strategic priorities and operational metrics.

Communication & Documentation

  • Draft internal communications, SOPs, and process documentation.

  • Maintain the department’s intranet/web portal page.

  • Manage electronic filing systems and legacy paper files in accordance with firm policy.

  • Partner with HR and IT on system access, role changes, and equipment needs.

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

  • 3+ years in a professional services or legal environment (preferred).

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with legal billing systems such as 3E or Intapp a plus.

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.