Partner Compensation Manager

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Title :

Partner Compensation Manager

Location :

Dallas

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Houston, San Francisco or Los Angeles, the Partner Compensation Manager will be responsible for managing partner distributions process, maintaining partner capital accounts, and responding to related partner inquiries.

This role reports to the Senior Tax Manager and works closely with key personnel in various offices.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Calculate and prepare partner monthly and annual cash distributions, working closely with finance, tax, and IT departments to ensure effective and timely distribution process.
  • Prepare and issue monthly statements to partners, including detailed breakdowns of gross distributions, deductions, and capital account balances.
  • Ensure proper tax withholdings are made for all partner distributions and handle any necessary tax reporting.
  • Manage partner capital accounts and update compensation schedules on a monthly basis. Conduct reconciliations as needed.
  • Review and analyze personal charge and tax accounts, identify and resolve any issues.
  • Prepare year-end close out journal entries for partner capital and draws.
  • Work closely with the firm’s accounting and tax teams to ensure all financial data is accurately reported for book and tax purposes.
  • Monitor cash flow related to partner tax advances and related withholding.
  • Manage the partner compensation system, reconciling the system reporting to partner compensation schedules and the firm’s general ledger.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the administrative aspects of and questions relating to partner monthly distributions statements. Respond to partner inquiries and provide timely and accurate information.
  • Perform partner compensation forecasts and budgets, including requests for partner budget process schedules.
  • Assist with requests from other groups and departments related to partners.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures related to partner compensation. Drive process improvements, utilizing technology to improve efficiency.
  • Assist with financial statement, tax, and compliance audits.
  • Monitor current and proposed changes in tax laws and regulations related to partner compensation.
  • Assist with non-periodic assignments related to partner compensation, capital, personal charges/taxes, income verifications, distribution forecasts, and other ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic.
  • Exceptional professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with partners and firm leadership comfortably.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to develop and manage effective accounting processes.
  • Strong technology skills, including intermediate to expert level Excel skills, and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in accounting, tax, or finance, with law firm and partnership experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of partnership taxation and impact of tax accounting on partner compensation.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $165-195k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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