Description
The Controller is responsible for overseeing the firm's accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, managing cash flow, and supporting strategic financial planning. This role reports directly to the executive leadership team and plays a key role in the firm's financial success.
Responsibilities
• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including the General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Payroll oversight
• Trust accounting compliance (preferred)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Produce financial reports, KPIs, and executive dashboards
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable legal regulations
• Coordinate annual tax preparation and external audits
• Establish and improve accounting policies and internal controls
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Analyze profitability by office location and practice area
• Assist leadership with strategic financial planning and operational decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of Controller or Senior Accounting leadership experience
• Experience managing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar)
• Experience with payroll and multi-location operations
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Law firm or professional services experience is strongly preferred
Preferred Experience
• Family law or legal industry experience
• Multi-office organization
• Trust accounting
• Budget development
• Financial modeling
• KPI reporting and dashboard creation
• Process improvement and automation
