Controller (Legal Industry Exp. Required) CFS

•4.0 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details $130,000

•$160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Tax return preparation Financial close processing Corporate accounting Legal firm experience Bachelor's degree Law office experience Full Job Description Controller

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Law Firm Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Monday-Friday in office)

Salary:

$130,000

•$160,000 A respected and long-standing Florida law firm is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee its accounting and finance function. With over 40 years in business, the firm has grown to 50+ employees (including 20+ attorneys) across three offices and maintains a collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong employee retention. Its client base includes both public and private companies, including Fortune 500 organizations. Why join this company as the Controller? Annual Salary of $130,000

•160,000

Benefits:

100% employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation Report directly to the Managing Partner Opportunity to be in a leadership role that is responsible for the firm's financial operations Supervise a small accounting team What will the Controller do? Oversee monthly close process and prepare accurate financial statements Monitor cash flow and manage ongoing financial reporting Administer in-house payroll and handle intercompany transactions Deliver financial insights and reporting to firm leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting staff Assist with risk management and internal controls initiatives What previous experience is required of the Controller? Bachelor's degree in

Accounting or Finance Required:

Prior law firm or legal industry accounting experience Experience working with billable hours Strong knowledge of law firm accounting practices (including full cycle accounting, AR and AP reporting, and tax preparation) 3+ years of experience at the Controller level (ideally within $5M

•20M organizations) Juris accounting software system experience preferred but not required #ZRCFS #

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