Controller

A fast-growing law firm seeks a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and monthly closing processes.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful financial statements and operational reports for internal management, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Partner with the CFO to develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support firm growth and financial health.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state tax laws, and internal financial policies.
• Oversee financial audits, tax filings, and periodic regulatory reviews.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard firm assets and financial data integrity.
• Partner with 3rd party CPA firms by accurate data for timely tax filings
• Manage biweekly payroll processing by partnering with HR
• Oversee all client trust accounts in strict adherence to State Bar Rules (Safekeeping Funds and Property of Clients and Other Persons).
• Ensure timely, compliant handling of settlement funds, lien payments, client disbursements, and third-party payments.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting and finance team, providing leadership, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist the CFO in preparing and reporting companywide KPI dashboard
• Support CFO with FP&A and adhoc projects

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license (Active/ Inactive)

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and trust accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting leadership experience within a law firm, personal injury firm, or contingency-based business model.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting rules and requirements for law firms.
• Hands-on experience managing client trust accounts, disbursements, and settlements.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks,) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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