NYC Bar Association

Legal Services51-200 employeesWebsite

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The NYC Bar Association is a voluntary association within the Legal Services industry. Founded in 1870, the City Bar's mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world. The company has a staff of 51-200 employees. The NYC Bar Association currently has three open positions. These include: * **Assistant Controller:** This hybrid position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, involves overseeing daily accounting and finance operations. Responsibilities include supervising a team of four accounting staff, overseeing cash management, maintaining the general ledger, reviewing and approving entries, preparing financial statements, managing audits, and leading budget preparation. The salary range is $115,000 - $125,000 USD. * **Associate Clinical Director:** This hybrid position within the Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) requires working closely with the LAP Director to support the mental health and wellbeing of lawyers, judges, and law students. Responsibilities include providing assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals. The salary range is $85,000 - $100,000 USD. * **Assistant Controller:** This hybrid position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, involves overseeing daily accounting and finance operations. Responsibilities include supervising a team of four accounting staff, overseeing cash management, maintaining the general ledger, reviewing and approving entries, preparing financial statements, managing audits, and leading budget preparation. The salary range is $115,000 - $125,000 USD. The NYC Bar Association uses the following technologies: * **Assistant Controller**: Accounting, Finance, U.S. GAAP, FASB Standards, Supervision, Cash Management, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Audits, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, NetSuite, Excel, ADP WorkForce Now, Tax Filings, Compliance * **Associate Clinical Director**: Clinical Experience, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Counseling Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Technology Proficiency, Teamwork, Independent Work, Legal System Knowledge, Boundary Maintenance, Stigma Challenge * **Assistant Controller**: Accounting, Finance, U.S. GAAP, Nonprofit Accounting, Audits, Supervision, Cash Management, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, NetSuite, Excel, Tax Filings, Compliance The NYC Bar Association offers a hybrid work environment for the listed positions. * **Assistant Controller:** This position has a hybrid work schedule with some flexibility for the days scheduled to be in the office (generally 2 days each week). * **Associate Clinical Director:** This position is hybrid, with a schedule of 2 days a week in-person at the midtown Manhattan office. * **Assistant Controller:** This position has a hybrid work schedule with some flexibility for the days scheduled to be in the office (generally 2 days each week). Here are some frequently asked questions about working at the NYC Bar Association and the current job openings: 1. **What is the salary range for the Assistant Controller positions?** The salary range is $115,000 - $125,000 USD. 2. **What is the salary range for the Associate Clinical Director position?** The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 USD. 3. **What type of work schedule is offered?** Both Assistant Controller positions and the Associate Clinical Director position offer a hybrid work schedule. 4. **What are the required qualifications for the Assistant Controller position?** A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA preferred. Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including staff supervision, is also required. 5. **What are the required qualifications for the Associate Clinical Director position?** A Master's degree or higher in social work, or psychology is required; a JD is a plus. Candidates must be fully licensed to practice in New York, with a minimum of five years of post-master's clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use disorders. 6. **Does the NYC Bar Association provide benefits?** Yes, the NYC Bar Association provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, short-term/long-term disability insurance, and employee discounts. 7. **How do I apply for these positions?** Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter to explain their interest along with their resume.