Strategic Director of Finance & Controller

Ersilia; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ersilia, a leading Baltimore-area law firm, seeks a Director of Finance / Controller to join its Lutherville, Maryland team. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and business analysis, with daily oversight of finance activities.

The successful candidate will translate financial data into meaningful insights, drive growth opportunities, and partner with firm leadership to shape financial strategy.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience as a strategic finance leader who translates data into actionable business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning and business advisory
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Multi-entity accounting and financial reporting
• Accounts payable and company disbursements
• Payroll and commission administration
• Cash flow and treasury management
• 401(k) financial administration and reconciliation
• HSA and employee benefits financial administration
• Financial controls and process improvement

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Cash flow management

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Ersilia, a leading Baltimore-area law firm, seeks a Director of Finance / Controller to join its Lutherville, Maryland team. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and business analysis, with daily oversight of finance activities.

The successful candidate will translate financial data into meaningful insights, drive growth opportunities, and partner with firm leadership to shape financial strategy.