Controller

Our client, a successful and growing law firm in WNY, is looking to hire a Controller to join their team. This is a newly created role open due to growth that directly supports the Director of Finance. Business casual environment with a team-focused culture (lunches, events, celebrations, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Finance, overseeing and performing daily Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting functions to contribute to the overall financial success of the organization
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger activities
• Oversee billing (including pre-bill review, edits, and final invoicing) and coordinate with attorneys and billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring precise reporting
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial transactions, financial statements, and monitor cash flow
• Analyze financial trends, variances, KPIs, WIP, aging, and billing velocity
• Regularly review transactions to ensure proper classifications
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on audits by preparing financial documents and reports
• Create and present financial presentations to upper leadership, providing clear and complete information
• Manage trust accounting operations and monitor trust activity
• Analyze current processes, reporting tools, technologies, and workflows to identify gaps and offer actionable recommendations for improvement; develop and enhance reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting, close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, data analysis, and GAAP
• Experience in a law firm is required
• Proficient computer skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
• Relocation is not available

Schedule

Full-time, 100% in-office; Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO and company holidays to start
• Parking ramp available for a monthly pre-tax payment
• Great benefits package