Remote Fractional Law Firm Controller

How to Manage a Small Law Firm; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

How to Manage a Small Law Firm is seeking a Fractional Controller to guide solo law firm owners in understanding their numbers, improving profitability, and making smarter financial decisions. You will advise a roster of 40 clients as part of a Fractional Executive Team of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Controllers.

The role focuses on leading monthly strategy calls, analyzing profitability and cash flow, and turning data into actionable recommendations; remote, full-time, with some evening availability

Qualifications

• Controller or senior-level accounting/finance experience.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, KPI, and dashboard skills.
• Proven results improving profitability, cash flow, or expenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly 1:1 financial strategy calls with clients.
• Analyze financial statements, KPIs, profitability, and cash flow.
• Build and interpret financial dashboards.
• Prepare short-term cash flow forecasts and identify risks.
• Turn financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Coach clients toward stronger financial habits and accountability.

Skills

Controller experience

Senior accounting/finance

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Dashboards

Team management

Client relationships

Communication

Small business experience

Professional services experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or eligible

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

BI Dashboards

Job description

How to Manage a Small Law Firm is seeking a Fractional Controller to guide solo law firm owners in understanding their numbers, improving profitability, and making smarter financial decisions. You will advise a roster of 40 clients as part of a Fractional Executive Team of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Controllers.

The role focuses on leading monthly strategy calls, analyzing profitability and cash flow, and turning data into actionable recommendations; remote, full-time, with some evening availability