Controller | Law Firm | Hybrid | 148699

An established professional services organization is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial operations. This opportunity arises from a planned retirement allowing for a structured transition period and knowledge transfer from the departing financial leader.

This is a true Controller position focused on accounting leadership financial operations compliance reporting payroll administration banking relationships and day-to-day financial management. The role is not designed as a CFO-level strategic finance position.

What Youll Do

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations
• Manage trust accounting and compliance requirements
• Supervise two direct reports
• Process payroll and coordinate related reporting
• Administer retirement plan contributions and reporting
• Review client invoicing and billing arrangements
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts and oversee deposits
• Prepare financial reports for leadership
• Coordinate annual audits and insurance-related reviews
• Work directly with outside accounting professionals on year-end matters
• Review and approve payments checks and wire transfers
• Support employee benefits administration and enrollments
• Identify operational improvements and technology enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field preferred
• 7 years of accounting and financial operations experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience with payroll administration required
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong financial judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion
• Professional services experience preferred
• Trust accounting experience is highly preferred
• Experience with legal accounting software is a plus

Work Environment

The organization offers a collaborative team-oriented culture with long employee tenure and strong professional relationships. Leadership values operational excellence and welcomes ideas that improve efficiency processes and technology utilization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $140000$180000
• Hybrid work arrangement following onboarding
• Employer-paid employee medical coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Parking or public transportation reimbursement

Salary Range: $140000$180000

Reference: 148699

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