Controller

Our client, a law firm, has an immediate opening for a Controller. This role will manage the law firm’s accounting software platform and will be responsible for the financials of the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the accounting software platform
• Review and process client invoices through accounting platform
• Maintain IOLTA accounts
• Perform oversight and review of all general ledger transactions
• Perform oversight of the 1099 process
• Perform cash management including deposits, cash flow budget, and projections
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Perform payroll processing
• Manage the monthly and annual financial review including assisting in the development and monitoring of the revenue and expense budgets
• Identify, own, and manage projects and systems that introduce and improve processes used by the Legal team. Coordinate with law firm administrator
• Liaison with outside CPA

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent work experience in these areas) is required
• 5-10 years of experience
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel required
• Experience with Tabs3 or equivalent software is preferred
• Experience working with IOLTA accounts is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness