Onsite Fractional Controller - Law Firm Cash & Payroll Lead

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Fractional Controller in Cranberry Township, PA 16066 to oversee daily financial operations during a transition period. This hands-on role will collaborate with leadership and equity partners on cash flow, payroll, A/R, and partner distributions.

Ideal candidate brings senior-level accounting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with cash-based reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior-level accounting experience.
• Strong cash management and financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing payroll and reviewing detailed payroll reports.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership and equity partners.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion.
• Experience with SurePoint is preferred.
• Previous law firm or legal industry accounting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cash activity, including understanding how funds are separated from operating income and ensuring cash is properly allocated.
• Monitor bank accounts and cash balances to ensure sufficient funds are available for payroll and other financial obligations.
• Manage the payroll process for approximately 42 employees and 12 equity partners, including pulling and reviewing multiple reports to ensure all activity is captured and credited to the appropriate individuals.
• The Fractional Controller will oversee payroll-related reporting and reconciliations in a cash-based environment.
• Work with the company responsible for collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances and monitor collection activity.
• Communicate with clients as needed regarding financial and billing matters.
• Work closely with equity partners to determine when partner distributions can be made based on available cash and overall financial position.
• The Fractional Controller will coordinate and process partner distributions once timing and amounts have been determined.
• Use SurePoint to review and manage financial information and support day-to-day accounting operations.
• The Fractional Controller will communicate financial information clearly to leadership and partners and provide visibility into cash flow and upcoming financial obligations.

Skills

Senior-level accounting experience

Cash management

Payroll management

Financial analysis

Communication with leadership

Discretion with confidential info

Law firm accounting experience

SurePoint experience

Tools

SurePoint

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Fractional Controller in Cranberry Township, PA 16066 to oversee daily financial operations during a transition period. This hands-on role will collaborate with leadership and equity partners on cash flow, payroll, A/R, and partner distributions.

Ideal candidate brings senior-level accounting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with cash-based reconciliations.