Job Description
Controller/CFO (Law Firm) - can be hybrid / Orion, Aderant / small accounting team / ~$20 million in revenue
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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join our renowned law firm. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in accounting, keen to make a significant impact on our firm's financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and firm administration. This position will report directly to the firm's Partners and will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and operational metrics (KPIs) to help drive key business decisions.
Why join us?
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
If you're a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers and a passion for law, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a substantial impact on our firm's success. Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Joseph Sipocz
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join our renowned law firm. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in accounting, keen to make a significant impact on our firm's financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and firm administration. This position will report directly to the firm's Partners and will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and operational metrics (KPIs) to help drive key business decisions.
Why join us?
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401K
- Life, short term, long term
- Strong PTO
- Paid holidays
- Strong accounting team in place
- Great Partner group and COO
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts, and report variances.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and monitor business performance metrics; manage the production of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Liaise with the firm's Partners and Leadership team, providing them with regular KPI and financial reports.
- Oversee firm administration, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
- Drive continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a law firm or professional services firm.
- Strong knowledge of corporate accounting and financial systems and processes.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
- CPA is a plus.
If you're a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers and a passion for law, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a substantial impact on our firm's success. Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethesda, MD |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Website | http://www.jobot.com |
About Company
Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.
Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Policiesunmatched
- Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Billingunmatched
- Budget Reportingunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Administrationunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Business Processesunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Educational Administrationunmatched
- Federal Governmentunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Finance Softwareunmatched
- Financial Controlunmatched
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- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Financial Systemsunmatched
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- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Government Reportingunmatched
- Government Requirementsunmatched
- Head of Financeunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
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- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Managementunmatched
- Professional Servicesunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Regulatory Reportsunmatched
- Revenue Recognitionunmatched
- SAPunmatched
- State Governmentunmatched
- Tax Reportingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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