Controller

CONTROLLER (Permanent)
Our client, a successful and growing law firm in WNY, is looking to hire a Controller to join their team.  This is a newly created role open due to growth that directly supports the Director of Finance. Business casual environment with a team-focused culture (lunches, events, celebrations, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Director of Finance, this will be a key partner overseeing & performing daily Accounting Operations responsibilities & Financial Reporting functions contributing to the overall financial success of the organization
  
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable, and G/L activities
  
• Oversee billing (including pre-bill review, edits, and final invoicing) and coordinate with attorneys and billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing
  
• Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and ensure reporting is precise
  
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial transactions, financial statements, and monitor cash flow
  
• Analyze financial trends, variances, KPIs, WIP, aging, billing velocity,
  
• Regularly review transactions to ensure proper classifications
  
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on audits by preparing financial documents/reports
  
• Create and present financial presentations to upper leadership, providing clear and complete information
  
• Manage trust accounting operations, monitor trust activity
  
• Analyze current processes, reporting tools, technologies, and workflows to identify gaps/shortcomings and offer educated, actionable recommendations for improvement; develop and enhance reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards
  
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office; Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
  
• $90,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Parking ramp is available for a monthly pre-tax payment
  
• Great benefits, including 3 weeks PTO & company holidays to start
  
• Bachelor’s degree; CPA preferred
  
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (full -cycle accounting, close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, data analysis, GAAP)
  
• Experience from law firm required
  
• Proficient computer skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, etc.)
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters