Financial Controller

Jones Law Firm, PC; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Jones Law Firm, PC seeks a seasoned Controller to lead the firm's internal accounting and financial control function. You will own the integrity of financial records, oversee budgeting, month-end close, and trust accounting, and serve as the primary internal point of accountability for accuracy and timeliness.

In this role you will direct workflow with the external accounting provider, build scalable processes, manage risk, and provide strategic financial insight to leadership as the firm grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience including 3+ years as Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager.
• Experience implementing internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Ability to build scalable finance processes and internal capability.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards firm assets, establishes financial discipline and strengthens internal controls.
• Oversee External Financial Advisor’s engagement and coordinate accounting deliverables.
• Treasury Management; Budgeting & Financial Planning; Month-End Close & Financial Reporting.
• Financial Review, Investigation & Business Insight; Independent Review of Revenue & Payroll; Trust Accounting & Compliance.
• Financial Risk Management.

Skills

CPA or CMA

Law firm experience

Outsourced accounting management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

External accounting provider management

Job description

The Controller serves as the firm's independent financial control function and is responsible for the integrity of the firm's financial operations. The Controller owns the firm's internal accounting and financial-control function and serves as the firm's primary internal point of accountability for the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and usefulness of its financial records.

About the Role

During the initial transition period, the external financial team will continue performing defined bookkeeping, month-end close, trust accounting, and technical accounting services. The Controller directs workflow, reviews work performed, investigates discrepancies, challenges accounting conclusions where appropriate, and progressively builds the firm's internal accounting capability.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards firm assets, establishes financial discipline, strengthens internal controls, provides meaningful financial insight to leadership, and supports strategic decision-making while creating a finance function that is accurate, controlled, scalable, independently verifiable, and prepared for future growth.
• Oversee External Financial Advisor’s engagement: Directs and coordinates assigned accounting deliverables; reviews quality, timeliness, necessity, and cost of work; challenges accounting conclusions where appropriate; reports to the Owner regarding performance, scope, and value; and partners with the provider while progressively building the firm's internal accounting capability.
• Treasury Management
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Financial Review, Investigation & Business Insight
• Independent Review of Revenue & Payroll
• Trust Accounting & Compliance
• Financial Risk Management

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience including 3+ years as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• Experience implementing internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Demonstrated ability to review general-ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements prepared by others and provide corrective direction.
• Ability to build scalable finance processes and internal capability.

Required Skills

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent credential.
• Law firm or professional services experience.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting providers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing outsourced accounting providers.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

The firm is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.