Controller

Greenkey Resources LLC; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Greenkey Resources LLC in White Plains, NY seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee the firm’s accounting operations, lead the accounting team, and partner with the CFO on financial strategy. The role emphasizes improving systems and ensuring compliance with attorney trust accounting requirements in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting/financial management, strong GL and reporting skills, and experience with budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting or financial management experience; 10 years preferred.
• General ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting expertise.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
• Knowledge of IOLTA/compliance for attorney trust accounting.
• Proficient in financial systems and practice management software.
• Strong leadership and hybrid-work collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Assist CFO with financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and analyses.
• Coordinate with billing on WIP, collections, and revenue reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll coordination, and cash management.
• Ensure attorney trust accounting compliance (IOLTA).
• Monitor profitability by practice group, attorney, and client.
• Enhance financial systems, procedures, and reporting capabilities.
• Support accounting-related projects to drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Controller Overview

• The Controller will oversee financial operations and lead the accounting team within a dynamic and collegial law firm environment.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and the CFO to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.
• Opportunity to improve financial systems and procedures using advanced practice management software.
• Work in a hybrid setting, combining on-site and remote work flexibility.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses.
• Lead impactful financial projects and initiatives to support firm growth and profitability.
• Join a respected mid-sized law firm with a collegial and professional atmosphere.
• Contribute to compliance with attorney trust accounting requirements and financial regulations.

Controller Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Assist the CFO in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and conducting financial analysis.
• Coordinate with billing specialists on work-in-progress, collections, and revenue reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll coordination, and cash management activities.
• Ensure compliance with attorney trust accounting requirements, including IOLTA regulations.
• Monitor profitability by practice group, attorney, and client, providing actionable insights.
• Enhance financial systems, procedures, and reporting capabilities within the firm's software.
• Support accounting-related projects and initiatives to drive operational improvements.

Controller Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting or financial management; 10 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of attorney trust accounting requirements, including IOLTA compliance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and practice management software.
• Strong leadership skills to manage accounting teams and collaborate with firm leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.