Law Firm Controller

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible Controller role at a well-established law firm with over 50 years of success, outstanding benefits, and a culture that truly values its employees.

The firm is stable, well-respected with low turnover and a people-first culture that includes employee appreciation events and leadership that values work-life balance. The role offers high impact, strong autonomy, and partnership with firm leadership, with an emphasis on owning and shaping critical financial functions such as cash flow forecasting and trust accounting.

The firm offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, plus dental & vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Onsite gym for daily convenience

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, and payroll
• Manage revenue collections and cash flow forecasting (core focus)
• Maintain and ensure compliance with trust accounting requirements
• Handle accounting and limited bookkeeping for a related entity funded by the main firm
• Ensure accurate reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls
• Utilize and manage accounting processes within Juris software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong experience in full-cycle accounting
• Legal industry experience
• Strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and financial judgment