Director of Finance

Verital Advisory Search; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search supports a growing Barrington law firm in hiring an experienced Controller to own the financial operations and help shape strategy. You’ll work directly with firm leadership to drive growth and strengthen controls.

You will oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and trust accounting (IOLTA), while preparing statements, budgets, and cash-flow reports. A discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting, finance, or financial management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, payroll, and cash-flow management.
• Law firm or professional services experience, IOLTA or trust accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
• Manage trust accounting, IOLTA compliance, and financial controls.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to firm leadership.
• Improve financial processes and reporting as the firm grows.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

I’m working with a growing law firm in Barrington that’s looking for an experienced Controller to take ownership of its financial operations.

This is a great opportunity to work directly with firm leadership, help shape financial strategy, and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
• Manage trust accounting, IOLTA compliance, and financial controls.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to firm leadership.
• Improve financial processes and reporting as the firm grows.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of accounting, finance, or financial management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong QuickBooks Online (or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, payroll, and cash-flow management.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred, particularly with IOLTA or trust accounting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $70,000–$90,000 base + discretionary bonus
• Direct exposure to firm leadership and financial decision-making.
• Opportunity to take ownership and grow alongside the firm.
• Health and dental benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.