Controller

CFS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CFS is partnering with a highly regarded professional services organization to identify a Controller to lead and oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with a law firm background who enjoys working closely with firm leadership and driving financial excellence.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite in Boston and a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Prior law firm accounting experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
• Monitor firm profitability and provide strategic financial insights to leadership
• Coordinate annual audits and tax-related activities
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures
• Oversee partner compensation and related financial reporting
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

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

Job description

CFS is partnering with a highly regarded professional services organization to identify a Controller to lead and oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with a law firm background who enjoys working closely with firm leadership and driving financial excellence. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite in Boston and a competitive salary range of $160,000-$190,000.

Controller Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
• Monitor firm profitability and provide strategic financial insights to leadership
• Coordinate annual audits and tax-related activities
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures
• Oversee partner compensation and related financial reporting
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Required: Prior law firm accounting experience
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems

Why This Controller Opportunity?

• Competitive salary range of $160,000-$190,000
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite in Boston
• Executive-level visibility and influence
• Stable and respected professional services environmentOpportunity to lead financial operations and strategic initiatives
• Strong benefits package and long-term career growth potential

If you're a Controller with law firm experience looking for a leadership opportunity within a dynamic and successful organization,