Law Firm Controller: Financial Operations Leader

Sasooness Law Group, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasooness Law Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the firm's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of records, reporting, cash flow, and internal controls. This hands‑on leadership role requires ownership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates will have law firm or professional services accounting experience, including trust accounting, and a track record of overseeing GL activity,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressive accounting roles including leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Law firm or professional services accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with client trust accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of the firm.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, billing, collections and banking activity.
• Monitor operating and trust accounts with timely reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow, and reports for leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve promptly.
• Prepare information for tax filings, audits, and compliance needs.
• Review accounting work and guide staff; seek process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sasooness Law Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the firm's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of records, reporting, cash flow, and internal controls. This hands‑on leadership role requires ownership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates will have law firm or professional services accounting experience, including trust accounting, and a track record of overseeing GL activity,