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Controller

Controller

ALIGN Executive Search • Newport Beach, CA, United States
4 days ago
Salary
$202,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

Job Description

You will manage key financial processes, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate closely with the Leadership to optimize financial health. Must be a candidate who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and excels at both strategy and execution. Must have IOLTA and Law Firm Experience.

** Salary Range:** $202,000 - $222,000 / year DOE

** Controller Responsibilities**

  • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the firm's aggressive expansion goals
  • Lead and manage all aspects of the firm’s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, billing, collections, A/P, A/R, and trust accounting.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, operational reports, and profitability analyses to support strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with firm leadership to develop budgets, provide financial forecasts, and deliver actionable insights.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax preparation, and internal policies in partnership with external accountants.
  • Serve as a financial advisor to Managing Partner and leadership, clearly communicating policies and offering guidance to non-financial staff.
  • Supervise and mentor the accounting team, overseeing schedules, cross-training, and staffing needs.
  • Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets and forecasts to inform decision-making and strategic planning
  • Ensure financial stability and profitability by overseeing cash flow and day-to-day financial operations
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP, industry-specific financial regulations, and best practices
  • Implement and optimize financial systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
  • Manage partnerships with banks, CPA firms, and other financial stakeholders
  • Support tax planning and prepare necessary documentation in collaboration with external accountants
  • Develop and monitor KPIs to measure financial health and operational success
  • Supervise payroll processing, employee benefits accounting, and tax withholdings.
  • Implement cost-control measures to optimize financial performance.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to firm leadership for strategic decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

** Controller Requirements**

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA or MBA strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Prior law firm experience is required
  • Must be willing to rolling up the sleeves to perform operational tasks

DISCLAIMER: The compensation range represents a good faith estimate of what our client may pay for the position at the time of posting. Our client may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Company Description

Multi-billion-dollar company with multiple locations.

Company Description

Multi-billion-dollar company with multiple locations.

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