Controller

Fiore Legal, Inc.; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiore Legal, Inc. in Monrovia, CA seeks an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and provide leadership with reliable financial information for strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in accounting/financial management, hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, and a track record of building strong internal controls in a high-volume professional services firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in a multimillion-dollar organization.
• Experience in a personal injury law firm, professional services firm, or similar high-volume service-based business is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations including general ledger, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, revenue, and financial performance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Staff management

Communication with executives

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Fiore Legal, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of our growing personal injury law firm. We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and hands-on financial professional who can strengthen our accounting processes, maintain accurate financial reporting, and provide leadership with reliable financial information to support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of accounting and financial management experience, strong knowledge of Quickbooks and financial controls, and experience managing the accounting functions of a multimillion-dollar organization. Experience within a personal injury law firm, professional services firm, or other high-volume service-based business is strongly preferred.

We are looking for someone who is not afraid to be hands-on. This position requires a Controller who can understand the details behind the numbers while also providing leadership with a clear picture of the firm's overall financial health.

The right candidate will be comfortable walking into an established and growing organization, evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing stronger systems and controls.

Compensation

$125,000 - $145,000 yearly

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting, Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing the finances of a multimillion-dollar organization strongly preferred.
• Law firm, legal industry, or professional services accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with client trust/IOLTA accounting is a significant plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and management reporting.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial data.
• Experience overseeing or managing accounting staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or weaknesses in financial processes.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives and non-financial team members.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the firm, including:
• Manage and oversee the firm's accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.
• Monitor cash flow, operating expenses, revenue, and financial performance.