Controller

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Gym/fitness membership reimbursement

Job summary

A growing law firm seeks a skilled Controller to manage financial operations and strategic planning. This role includes overseeing financial reporting and budgeting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting leadership in decision-making. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in accounting or finance, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in accounting software. Competitive benefits and salary range of $110k–$120k per year offered.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance roles.
• Experience managing both day-to-day accounting functions and high-level financial strategy.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the creation of financial statements.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Develop and manage budgets, collaborating with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Planful

Job description

Overview

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly growing New York based real estate and default services law firm with 250+ employees across six states. The firm prides itself not solely on its superior legal product, but also on its innovative approach to business and problem solving. We offer a fresh, fast-paced energy, with a startup vibe.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Controller to oversee the firm’s financial operations and strategic planning efforts. This role will manage all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards in a dynamic and fast-growing law firm environment. As the firm continues to expand, the Controller will play a key role in driving financial strategy, improving processes, and supporting leadership in making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the creation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and manage budgets, collaborating with other departments to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Prepare financial forecasts and long-term planning models to guide business decisions.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analyses.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate potential business risks or opportunities.

Strategic Financial Planning

• Provide insights to senior leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support business growth by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing resource allocation.
• Oversee cash flow management and ensure liquidity for day-to-day operations.
• Handle special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior finance staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
• Review the work of junior staff for accuracy and compliance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Oversee financial systems and tools, ensuring efficient operations and accuracy.
• Implement improvements in accounting processes, reporting procedures, and financial controls.
• Leverage technology to streamline financial workflows, such as automating repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance roles, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Experience managing both day-to-day accounting functions and high-level financial strategy.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and financial modeling tools.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial forecasting.
• Experience using Planful strongly preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

We offer a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym/fitness membership reimbursement.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo LLP to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo LLP. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail] to request an accommodations.

Location

Garden City, NY

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Law Practice