Controller

Gainor Staffing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits including HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with firm match

Job summary

A nationally respected law firm is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and managing cash flow. This role offers significant visibility across leadership and the opportunity to standardize accounting practices within a multi-office environment. Candidates with a strong foundation in GAAP and ASC 842 lease accounting are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Controller or senior-level accounting role.
• Direct experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Familiarity with multi-account structures and trust account compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage core financial operations including cash flow and compliance.
• Refine and standardize GAAP practices across the firm.
• Serve as in-house expert for lease accounting and treasury operations.

Skills

GAAP

cash to accrual reconciliation

ASC 842 lease accounting

treasury operations

cash forecasting

trust account compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

A nationally respected law firm is hiring a Controller to manage core financial operations across trust, treasury, audit support, compliance, and reporting. While the position is posted as open to multiple locations, there is a strong preference for candidates based in South Florida (Cypress Creek). Orlando may be considered due to proximity to senior leadership.

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• High-ownership position with daily impact on cash flow, account reconciliations, and compliance
• Reports directly to the Director of Accounting with strong visibility across leadership
• Opportunity to refine and standardize GAAP and ASC 842 practices across a multi-office law firm
• In-house subject-matter expert for lease accounting, treasury operations, and audit support
• Access to Day-One benefits including HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with firm match

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years in a Controller or senior-level accounting role
• A strong foundation in GAAP, including cash to accrual (cash to GAAP) reconciliation
• Direct, hands-on experience with ASC 842 lease accounting
• Experience managing treasury, reconciliations, and cash forecasting
• Familiarity with trust account compliance and multi-account structures
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required

Salary Range: $135,000–$200,000 (commensurate with experience)

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.