Controller

CFS

Cranberry, PA

$105,000–$120,000 Per Year

13 days ago

Job Description

CONTROLLER
Cranberry, PA
$105,000- $120,000

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while partnering closely with firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and financial management experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a professional services or law firm environment. Experience with legal accounting, trust accounting, attorney billing, and partner compensation/distributions is highly valued.

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROLLER ROLE:

Oversee the firm's day-to-day accounting and financial operations
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and financial forecasts
Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and oversee account reconciliations
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and billing functions
Oversee attorney and client billing processes, including reviewing WIP, collections, and outstanding receivables
Monitor cash flow and provide financial reporting and analysis to firm leadership
Oversee IOLTA/client trust accounting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies
Manage trust account reconciliations and client funds activity
Support attorney compensation, partner distributions, and other financial allocations
Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
Coordinate with external accountants and auditors as needed
Prepare information required for tax filings, audits, and other regulatory requirements
Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to firm leadership
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting/finance staff
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client, attorney, compensation, and firm financial information
Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting, and overall financial processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTROLLLER ROLE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Prior Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership experience
Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of legal billing, WIP, collections, and trust/IOLTA accounting preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Cranberry, PA
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$105,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.