Controller

Nbutexas; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas, a well-established, multi-office law firm, seeks a Controller to lead a robust accounting staff on-site in New York. The role oversees a 10+ person accounting team and manages key leaders across accounting, systems, and financial operations.

The Controller will own a fast-paced monthly close and reporting process, delivering high-level financials to leadership immediately after month-end, followed by detailed reporting shortly after.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting teams in a mid-sized organization.
• Strong understanding of complex billing and financial operations.
• Prior law firm experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own a fast-paced monthly close and reporting process.
• Deliver high-level financials to leadership immediately after month-end.
• Provide detailed reporting shortly after for management.
• Direct management of a 10+ person accounting team and key leaders.
• Balance hands-on execution with process improvement and leadership.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team management

Monthly close

Financial reporting

Billing structures

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established, multi-office law firm is seeking to add a Controller to lead a robust accounting staff. This role oversees a 10+ person accounting team, including direct management of key leaders across accounting, systems, and financial operations.

The Controller will be responsible for owning a fast-paced monthly close and reporting process, delivering high-level financials to leadership immediately after month-end, followed by detailed reporting shortly after.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a mid-sized law firm, with a strong understanding of complex billing structures and financial operations. The firm is open to both experienced Controllers and high-potential leaders ready to step up from a senior accounting management role.

The right candidate will be personable, reliable, and capable of balancing hands-on execution with team leadership and process improvement. This is an on-site position with competitive compensation. This firm promotes a collaborative, stable environment with strong work-life balance and provides a clear long-term opportunity for growth.

The hiring process is moving quickly & the client is interviewing next week.

JOB ID: 178676#post

Chance Prescott