Legal Accounting & Finance Manager

Aspen Careers, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspiring Controller opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for a mid-sized law firm. Aspen Careers, LLC partners with a respected firm to oversee financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance in a professional services environment.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in accounting, with strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, payroll, and trust accounting. Collaboration with firm executives will drive operational excellence and financial reporting across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, GL, payroll, AP, and AR.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close.”
• Knowledge of trust accounting and partner compensation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the firm, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee the general ledger, controls for trust accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Partner with leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Supervise payroll operations and ensure payroll compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with attorneys and leadership to provide meaningful financial reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

General ledger

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Trust accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Overview

Join a Dynamic Leadership Team – Controller Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected, mid-sized Ohio law firm to identify a Controller who will serve as a key member of the firm's leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to oversee the firm's financial operations, provide strategic financial guidance, and help drive operational excellence within a highly regarded legal organization.

Job Title

Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the firm, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close processes
• Partner with firm leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that support strategic decision-making
• Supervise payroll operations and ensure compliance with payroll-related accounting standards and employment regulations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline financial workflows
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership to provide meaningful financial reporting and support long-term business objectives
• Contribute to a collaborative leadership team where your expertise influences the firm’s continued success

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, preferably within a law firm or other professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes
• Knowledge of law firm accounting, including trust accounting and partner compensation, is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, implement efficiencies, and strengthen internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to firm leadership
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information
• Collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing accounting staff

About the Firm

• Strong reputation and long-standing presence in the legal community
• Collaborative and supportive culture with exceptional staff longevity
• Leadership team values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work closely with firm executives and influence firm-wide initiatives
• Stable organization with a commitment to future growth

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• High-visibility leadership role with direct interaction with firm executives
• Opportunity to build and improve financial processes across the organization
• Long-term career growth within a respected professional services firm

How to Apply

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