Controller

Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants (HSCPA); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A mid-size law firm in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience and preferably a background in a law firm or professional services. Responsibilities include ensuring financial accuracy, preparing statements and budgets, and providing strategic insights to leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a controller or public accounting role.
• Strong preference for experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• CPA preferred (or equivalent professional certification).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations of the firm.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial management.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and cash projections.

Skills

Hands-on controller experience

Public accounting experience

Strategic financial insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Downtown mid-size law firm is seeking a Controller with at least 5 years of hands‑on controller or public accounting experience. Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.

The Controller oversees accounting and financial operations of the firm, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sound fiscal management. This role is responsible for maintaining the firm’s financial integrity, managing accounting functions, preparing financial statements, budgets, cash projections, providing strategic insights to support the firm’s partners and leadership team. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. CPA preferred (or equivalent professional certification).

This position reports to the President/Executive Committee.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off).