Controller

CFS

Fort Lauderdale, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Cash Flow, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Statements, Fortune 500 Customers, Leadership, Legal, Payroll Accounting, Professional Services, Risk Management
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
5 days ago


Controller – Law Firm
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL | Onsite
Salary $130,000 - $160,000
Full Benefits: 100% covered health insurance, 401k w/match, paid vacation


A well‑established Florida law firm with a 40+ year history is seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead its accounting and finance operations. The firm employs 50+ professionals (including 20+ attorneys), operates from three Florida offices, and is known for its collegial, family‑office culture and long employee tenure. Clients include public and private companies, including Fortune 500 organizations.


The Role
This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Partner. The incoming Controller will oversee a team of two and manage all day‑to‑day financial operations.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead monthly close and financial statement preparation

  • Oversee daily/monthly reporting and cash flow monitoring

  • Manage in‑house payroll and intercompany accounting

  • Provide financial analysis and updates to firm leadership

  • Supervise and develop the accounting team

  • Support select risk management initiatives


Preferred Background



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 3+ years of Controller‑level experience (ideally $5–20M revenue companies)

  • Law firm or professional services experience preferred

  • Hands‑on, detail‑oriented leadership style





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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/