Interim Controller — Law Firm Cash & Payroll Lead

CFS; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a well-established professional services firm, seeks an Interim Controller in Cranberry Township, PA, to oversee cash management, payroll, AR, and partner distributions during a transition. This hands-on role requires strong communication with leadership and equity partners and familiarity with law-firm accounting processes.

The position is fully onsite in Cranberry Township, and experience in professional services accounting, especially within a law firm, is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum accounting experience at controller level in a professional services firm.
• Strong cash management and financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple employees and equity partners.
• Solid understanding of accounts receivable and collections.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership and equity partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cash activity and allocate funds.
• Monitor bank accounts and cash balances for payroll and obligations.
• Manage payroll for ~42 employees and 12 equity partners.
• Oversee payroll reporting and reconciliations in a cash-based environment.
• Coordinate collections activities for outstanding AR balances.
• Communicate with clients regarding financial and billing matters.
• Determine timing and amounts for partner distributions with leadership.
• Use SurePoint to review and manage financial information and day-to-day accounting.
• Provide clear financial visibility to leadership and partners.

Skills

Cash management

Financial analysis

Payroll management

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Executive communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SurePoint

Job description

CFS, a well-established professional services firm, seeks an Interim Controller in Cranberry Township, PA, to oversee cash management, payroll, AR, and partner distributions during a transition. This hands-on role requires strong communication with leadership and equity partners and familiarity with law-firm accounting processes.

The position is fully onsite in Cranberry Township, and experience in professional services accounting, especially within a law firm, is highly preferred.