Job Description

Role Overview

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the firm's

day?to?day financial operations

, ensuring

technical accounting accuracy

, and managing all

practice and accounting systems

. This role maintains robust

internal controls

, enforces accounting discipline and structure, and ensures all financial processes operate efficiently and compliantly--particularly with respect to legal accounting and trust management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the firm's

general ledger

, including operating and trust account reconciliations, month?end close, and financial reporting. Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting standards and

trust accounting regulations

. Supervise and review the work of people performing other accounting functions like accounts receivable and accounts payable, including matter?level operational and trust transactions, billing entries, expenses, and adjustments. Maintain the

chart of accounts

and overall

general ledger integrity

, preventing inconsistent "workarounds" or data quality issues. Prepare accurate and timely

financial reports

Monitor trust account reconciliations and manage escalations to ensure the trust ledger remains compliant, accurate, and up to date. Identify and implement

process improvements

, safeguarding consistent workflows and strong internal controls.

Core Skillset & Qualifications

Proficiency in

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Proficiency with

QBO integration

Strong

reconciliation skills

for both operating and trust accounts Ability to

identify and correct matter?level discrepancies

Knowledge of

legal accounting principles

and

trust account compliance requirements

Experience with

month?end close processes

and

general ledger (GL) maintenance

Ability to

supervise transactional accounting staff

Skilled in implementing

internal controls

, workflow consistency, and process structure Strong

Excel skills

Willingness to learn and work extensively with

LEAP legal accounting software

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in

Accounting

,

Finance

, or a related field CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification (preferred but not required) Additional coursework or specialization in

trust accounting

, or

legal accounting systems

is a plus

Experience

5-8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management Prior experience as a

Senior Accountant

,

Assistant Controller

, or

Controller

Experience working in

professional services

, especially

law firms

or trust?dependent environments (highly preferred) Direct experience with:

General ledger management

Month?end close

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

(operating + trust)

Internal controls

and process design Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person