Law Firm Controller: High-Impact, Autonomy & Benefits

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

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.