Financial Controller

Georges Cote LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georges Cote LLP, a premier Massachusetts personal injury firm, seeks a experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of the Personal Injury Department at our Chelsea, MA office. This full-time, on-site role supports settlements, client disbursements, and internal reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, treasury tasks, and ensure trust accounting compliance, working closely with attorneys,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, finance, or controller experience.
• Experience handling AP/AR, reconciliations, and controls.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• PI law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate settlement proceeds and receivables.
• Prepare settlement checks, lien, medical, and attorney fee disbursements.
• Reconcile settlement funds and ensure accurate transactions.
• Communicate with clients regarding payments and timelines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and accounting team.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with firm accounting procedures and trust requirements.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Financial Controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

TD eTreasury

Job description

Financial Controller – Personal Injury Department

Georges Cote LLP is one of Massachusetts' largest and fastest-growing personal injury law firms, with more than 100 professionals committed to delivering exceptional results and client service.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Controller to join our Personal Injury Department in our Chelsea, Massachusetts office. This is a full-time, on-site position for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in a collaborative, high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate settlement proceeds, incoming payments, and receivables.
• Prepare and issue client settlement checks, lien payments, medical payments, and attorney fee disbursements.
• Reconcile settlement funds and ensure all financial transactions are accurate and timely.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding settlement payments, disbursement timelines, and financial questions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and the accounting team to ensure efficient processing of settlements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with reconciliations and internal reporting.
• Ensure compliance with firm accounting procedures and trust accounting requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, finance, or controller experience.
• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Personal injury law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Experience with TD eTreasury or similar treasury management platforms is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

If you're looking to join one of Massachusetts' premier personal injury firms and play an integral role in managing the financial side of our settlements and client disbursements, we'd love to hear from you.

Chelsea, MA (Full-Time, On-Site)

Please send your resume to [e-mail] or apply directly through LinkedIn.

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