Assistant Controller, Law Firm Finance Leader

Lowndes; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowndes, a full-service law firm in Orlando, FL, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the Finance and Accounting Department. You will oversee daily accounting operations, financial close, and internal controls while collaborating with the CFO to advance operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, leadership experience, and fluency with accounting software such as Aderant Expert, with a track record of process improvements and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and monthly financial close.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred: law firm or professional services experience; familiarity with law firm billing, collections, client trust accounting, and financial reporting; CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations: general ledger, billing, AR, collections, AP, cash receipts, and trust accounting.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and report to the CFO.
• Lead and develop accounting staff, with clear expectations.
• Manage cash activities, banking reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate, and strengthen reporting.
• Collaborate with CFO, attorneys, and admin to support objectives.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Monthly close

Internal controls

Leadership

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Aderant Expert

Job description

Lowndes, a full-service law firm in Orlando, FL, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the Finance and Accounting Department. You will oversee daily accounting operations, financial close, and internal controls while collaborating with the CFO to advance operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, leadership experience, and fluency with accounting software such as Aderant Expert, with a track record of process improvements and accurate financial reporting.