Law Firm Controller

CFS; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CFS in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Law Firm Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations. The role offers strong autonomy and collaboration with firm leadership, with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to partnership opportunities.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, law-firm experience, and familiarity with billable hours. Juris software experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Experience in the law firm industry and familiarity with billable hours is expected.
• Managerial experience is preferred.
• Juris software experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Manage revenue collections and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with trust accounting requirements.
• Ensure accurate reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
• Utilize and manage accounting processes within Juris software.

Skills

Accounting supervision

Law firm experience

Managerial experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Juris software

Job description

• This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role at a well-established law firm with over 50 years of success, outstanding benefits, and a culture that truly values its employees.
• Stable, well-respected firm with long-term tenure and low turnover
• People-first culture with employee appreciation events and leadership that values work-life balance
• High-impact role with strong autonomy and partnership with firm leadership
• Full benefits including100% employer-paid health insurance, plus dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other perks .

Title

Law Firm Controller

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary Range:

$130,000 – $170,000

Why You’ll Want This Role

• This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role at a well-established law firm with over 50 years of success, outstanding benefits, and a culture that truly values its employees.
• Stable, well-respected firm with long-term tenure and low turnover
• People-first culture with employee appreciation events and leadership that values work-life balance
• High-impact role with strong autonomy and partnership with firm leadership
• Full benefits including100% employer-paid health insurance, plus dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other perks .

Key Responsibilities Of The Law Firm Controller

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, and payroll
• Manage revenue collections and cash flow forecasting (core focus)
• Maintain and ensure compliance with trust accounting requirements
• Ensure accurate reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls
• Utilize and manage accounting processes within Juris software

Qualifications Of The Law Firm Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in the law firm industry including experience with billable hours
• Managerial experience preferred
• Juris software experience is highly preferred

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