Controller (Law Firm)

McMichael Taylor Gray LLC

$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience in law firm or professional services accounting strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with legal billing and trust accounting preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software like QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations including the general ledger and payroll.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Develop and monitor budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Analyze performance trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with tax and accounting standards.
  • Lead and mentor accounting and billing teams.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that promotes leadership development.
  • Opportunity to work closely with firm leadership on strategic financial initiatives.
  • Engagement in a pivotal role affecting the firm's long-term financial goals.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking a Controller for our multi-state creditors' rights law firm. The ideal candidate will

oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This leadership position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing day-to-day accounting functions, and supporting the firm's long-term financial goals. The Controller will work closely with firm leadership to provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic guidance while leading the accounting and billing teams.

Requirements

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
  • Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational performance trends.
  • Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and financial transactions.
  • Oversee billing, collections, and revenue management processes.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, trust accounting regulations, and internal controls.
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation activities.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and billing staff.
  • Partner with firm leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives.


Skills & Abilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
  • Law firm or professional services accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with legal billing and trust accounting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and accounting software.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.


A successful candidate must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references. All candidates will be subject to pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates may also be subject to criminal and/or credit history checks and reference checks depending on the nature of the position for which they are applying. Consideration for employment with McMichael Taylor Gray LLC is conditional upon successful completion of these required standards.

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