Controller

CFS; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Private office

Job summary

CFS in Cranberry Township, United States, seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function within a collaborative law firm environment. You will oversee daily operations, cash management, banking activity, and financial reporting while mentoring two staff accountants.

You will manage payroll for about 42 employees, including commission-based calculations for equity partners, ensure client and operating funds are properly handled (IOLTA), and contribute to cash forecasting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Controller or senior accounting experience; direct people-management not required if leadership demonstrated.
• Law firm accounting experience strongly preferred; professional services considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, cash management, bank activity, billing, AR/AP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage payroll reporting for ~42 employees, including commission-based calculations for equity partners.
• Maintain proper separation and management of client and operating funds, including IOLTA accounts.
• Lead and mentor two staff accountants while serving as a financial resource to attorneys and firm leadership.
• Support cash forecasting, partner distributions, banking relationships, collections, and external audit activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cash management

Financial reporting

Payroll administration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ShorePoint

Job description

• Lead the accounting function while partnering directly with firm leadership and equity partners.
• Step into an established department with two experienced staff accountants who already manage much of the day-to-day transactional accounting.
• Join a highly collaborative law firm where attorneys and business professionals work together as one team.
• Gain ownership of meaningful financial activities including cash management, partner payroll, banking relationships, and financial planning.
• Enjoy a professional, business-casual environment with a private office and situational work-from-home flexibility once established in the role.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead the accounting function while partnering directly with firm leadership and equity partners.
• Step into an established department with two experienced staff accountants who already manage much of the day-to-day transactional accounting.
• Join a highly collaborative law firm where attorneys and business professionals work together as one team.
• Gain ownership of meaningful financial activities including cash management, partner payroll, banking relationships, and financial planning.
• Enjoy a professional, business-casual environment with a private office and situational work-from-home flexibility once established in the role.

Target Compensation

$115,000-$120,000, with potential flexibility based on experience

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Oversee daily accounting operations, cash management, bank activity, billing, AR/AP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage payroll reporting for approximately 42 employees, including commission-based compensation calculations for equity partners.
• Maintain proper separation and management of client and operating funds, including IOLTA accounts.
• Lead and mentor two staff accountants while serving as a financial resource to attorneys and firm leadership.
• Support cash forecasting, partner distributions, banking relationships, collections, and external audit activities.

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Prior Controller or comparable progressive accounting experience; direct people-management experience is not required if you have demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Law firm accounting experience strongly preferred; professional services, public accounting, wealth management, healthcare, or other relevant environments will be considered.
• Strong Excel skills required; experience with cash-basis accounting, client trust funds, commission-based payroll, or ShorePoint is a plus.