Law Firm Controller: Trust Accounting Lead (Hybrid)

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid schedule

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a boutique litigation law firm in Buckhead, Atlanta. This hands-on role leads accounting operations with emphasis on trust accounting and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in law firm or professional services accounting, excellent technical skills, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements. Hybrid schedule with onsite >4 days per week after 90 days.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of accounting experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong law firm trust accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Aufgaben

• Lead month-end close, GL accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee law firm trust accounting, banking activities, and reconciliations.
• Manage AP/AR, client billing, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly statements and partner reports.
• Oversee payroll administration and 401(k) reconciliations.

Kenntnisse

Law firm trust accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Legal accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a boutique litigation law firm in Buckhead, Atlanta. This hands-on role leads accounting operations with emphasis on trust accounting and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in law firm or professional services accounting, excellent technical skills, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements. Hybrid schedule with onsite >4 days per week after 90 days.