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22-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 115000 - 165000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
22-06-2025
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position Overview
The Controller at Javaheri & Yahoudai A Professional Law Corporation is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the firm ensuring fiscal accuracy regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning. This role plays a key leadership position in maintaining financial integrity managing budgeting and forecasting and supporting the firms growth with data-driven financial analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented highly organized and experienced in law firm accountingparticularly in a contingency-fee environment. They must possess a deep understanding of legal trust accounting cost management and settlement disbursements with the ability to streamline financial systems and implement strong internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Management
Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable general ledger and bank reconciliations.
Oversee trust accounting ensuring compliance with California Bar regulations.
Maintain detailed records of client costs case advances and settlements.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
Budgeting Forecasting & Strategic Planning
Develop monitor and adjust annual budgets in collaboration with firm leadership.
Perform financial forecasting and modeling to support growth initiatives.
Analyze performance metrics and provide strategic insights for operational improvements.
Track profitability by case type practice area and attorney performance.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Monitor daily cash flow and manage firm liquidity.
Oversee disbursement of settlement funds and attorney fees.
Manage firm credit lines financing agreements and vendor relationships.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations and oversee timely filings.
Coordinate with external auditors CPAs and tax advisors.
Implement and maintain financial policies procedures and internal controls.
Ensure all financial practices align with legal and ethical standards.
Technology & Financial Systems Optimization
Evaluate and enhance accounting systems tools and processes.
Lead implementation and training of accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Clio or similar).
Integrate financial data with CRM and case management platforms for seamless reporting.
Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise and mentor accounting team members.
Collaborate with attorneys case managers and executive leadership to support firm objectives.
Prepare and present financial reports for monthly partner meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA preferred).
5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a law firm setting (PI firm experience strongly preferred).
Expertise in legal trust accounting and contingency-based financial operations.
Proficient in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail confidentiality and professionalism.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Compensation: $115000.00 - $165000.00 per year
Founded by attorneys Jason B. Javaheri and Yosi Yahoudai the law firm of J&Y is committed to fighting for those who have been injured in an accident. Through our many years of personal injury practice we know how difficult recovering can be as you try to get back to your normal routine. We will offer you our compassion and knowledge and give you peace of mind as we fight to obtain the compensation you deserve.
The law firm of J&Y serves clients in Los Angeles San Diego Orange County San Bernardino County San Francisco County Sacramento County and all of California. Our highly-skilled legal team will diligently serve your needs throughout the duration of your case.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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