Controller

Lewis Wagner & Trimble; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

STD, LTD

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lewis Wagner & Trimble seeks a Controller to lead the Finance Team within the Accounting Department, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll provide high-level financial and strategic support to the firm’s departments and practice groups, with a strong focus on ongoing analysis and ad hoc reporting.

The role emphasizes ongoing analysis, policy development, and collaboration with outside auditors and banking partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Developing or improving accounting policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of law firm accounting systems and document management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Lead month-end and year-end balancing, reporting, and close
• Collaborate with Billing Team to align client and financial processes
• Maintain internal policies and controls that protect data integrity
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports to the COO and leadership
• Perform analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support the strategic plan and budget
• Provide financial support to other business functions for decision-making, including ad hoc reporting
• Serve as main contact for external auditors, vendors, and banking partners
• Develop improvements to accounting policies and lead cost-management initiatives
• Take on projects as business needs evolve

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Job description

About Us

Since 1955, the attorneys of Lewis Wagner & Trimble have given proactive counsel to individuals, small businesses, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. We see the legal industry as a client-service business, and we measure our success by exceeding our clients’ expectations. We set high expectations for our staff, which gives them the chance to make a real difference and contribute to the team from day one.

The Role

The Controller leads the Finance Team within the Accounting Department and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll provide high-level financial and strategic support to the firm’s departments and practice groups, with a strong focus on ongoing analysis and ad hoc reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee financial accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and timely bank reconciliations
• Lead month-end and year-end balancing, reporting, and close
• Work closely with the Billing Team to keep client and financial processes aligned
• Maintain internal policies and controls that protect the integrity of financial data
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports to the COO and firm leadership, and keep looking for ways to improve them
• Perform analysis, reporting, and forecasting that support the firm’s strategic plan and budget
• Give other business functions the financial support they need to make decisions, including ad hoc reporting
• Serve as the main contact for outside auditors, vendors, and banking partners, and oversee the firm’s banking software and applications
• Develop improvements to accounting policies and lead initiatives that manage costs and maximize profitability
• Take on projects as business needs evolve

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, preferably in a law firm
• A track record of developing or improving accounting policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of law firm accounting systems and document management systems
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

  Why Join Us

  • A key leadership role reporting directly to the COO, with real influence on the firm’s financial strategy
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays
  • A development-focused culture with experience-driven career growth and active community service involvement

  Lewis Wagner & Trimble is an equal opportunity employer.