Controller

Insight Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is supporting a legal client by seeking a Corporate Controller in Philadelphia. The role leads the finance and accounting team, overseeing reports, planning, budgeting, and forecasting to keep the firm financially healthy while expansion continues.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to translate financial data into strategic decisions for attorneys and C-suite executives.

Qualifications

• 7 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Expertise in trusts, bookkeeping, AP, reconciliations, and general accounting oversight.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience in legal, banking, or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Comfortable engaging with Attorneys and C-Suite.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable strategic insights.
• Tech-savvy with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial integrity across operations with accurate records.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to guide firm decisions.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team and collaborate with leadership.
• Coordinate cross-department efforts with attorneys and executives.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Multi-state accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Systems & ERP

Team leadership

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Insight Global's legal client is seeking a Corporate Controller to play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations across multiple states. In this leadership role, you will lead the finance and accounting team: manage accounting reports, develop strategic financial plans, and executive efficiently to ensure the firm stays financially health as they continue expanding.

Must Haves:

7 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role.

Accounting Expertise: trusts, bookkeeping, AP, reconciliations, and general accounting oversight.

Financial Expertise: financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Recent experience in one of the following areas: legal, banking, professional services, or related.

Strong ability to analyze financial data, translate it into actionable insights, and drive strategic decisions.

Comfortable working with high level individuals (Attorneys, C-Suite).

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Tech-Savvy: able to work in financial software and learn new technologies.

Pluses:

CPA, strongly preferred.

Previous experience working in a law firm.

Day to Day:

Guardian of the Gate: Ensure financial integrity across all operations, maintaining accurate records and adhering to industry standards.

Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide insightful financial analysis and strategy to guide firm decisions, helping us navigate the complexities of the legal industry.

Financial Process Optimization: Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, refining financial processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small finance department, in addition to directly supporting leadership, fostering an environment of growth, learning, and collaboration.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, the executive team, and other internal departments to ensure financial goals align with the firm’s larger mission.