Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a seasoned Controller in Cranberry, PA to oversee the firm’s accounting operations, including trust accounting and partner distributions. This role partners with leadership and administrative teams to maintain financial health in a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, knowledge of legal billing, and strong GAAP skills. A law-firm background strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience as Controller or in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of legal billing, WIP, collections, and trust/IOLTA accounting preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and forecasts.
• Maintain general ledger and oversee reconciliations.
• Oversee AP/AR, cash management, and billing.
• Supervise attorney and client billing, including WIP and collections.
• Monitor cash flow and provide analysis to leadership.
• Ensure IOLTA/trust accounting compliance and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Develop internal controls and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Confidentiality

Education

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

Tools

General ledger software

IOLTA/trust accounting software

Job description

CONTROLLER
Cranberry, PA
$105,000- $120,000

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while partnering closely with firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and financial management experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a professional services or law firm environment. Experience with legal accounting, trust accounting, attorney billing, and partner compensation/distributions is highly valued.

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Oversee the firm's day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and financial forecasts
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and oversee account reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and billing functions
• Oversee attorney and client billing processes, including reviewing WIP, collections, and outstanding receivables
• Monitor cash flow and provide financial reporting and analysis to firm leadership
• Oversee IOLTA/client trust accounting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies
• Manage trust account reconciliations and client funds activity
• Support attorney compensation, partner distributions, and other financial allocations
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors as needed
• Prepare information required for tax filings, audits, and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to firm leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting/finance staff
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client, attorney, compensation, and firm financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting, and overall financial processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTROLLLER ROLE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Prior Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership experience
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of legal billing, WIP, collections, and trust/IOLTA accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems

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