Controller

Progressive Staffing LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking ramp

3 weeks PTO

Company holidays

Great benefits

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Controller to join a growing law firm. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Director of Finance and drives daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes.

In-office position with a business casual culture, you will oversee AP/AR, G/L, billing coordination with attorneys, and prepare journal entries and dashboards for leadership. 5+ years of progressive accounting and law-firm experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (full-cycle accounting and close processes).
• Experience from a law firm.
• Proficient in GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient Excel (pivot tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage A/P, A/R, and general ledger activities.
• Oversee billing processes and coordinate with attorneys.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Create financial presentations for leadership.
• Support audits and interact with internal/external teams.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

AR/AP management

Journal entries & close

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Job Information

$90,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience

Work Experience 4-5 years

Accounting

City Buffalo

State/Province New York

Job Description

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


• 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


• 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