Strategic Finance Controller - Law Firm Operations

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, a prominent law firm serving the Eastern United States, seeks a Controller for its Peachtree Corners, GA office. The ideal candidate will oversee all accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic planning with leadership.

This leadership role requires a CPA (preferred), 7+ years in progressive accounting, and 3+ years of supervision, preferably in professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Law firm or professional services accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with legal billing and trust accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational performance trends.
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and financial transactions.
• Oversee billing, collections, and revenue management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, trust accounting regulations, and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation activities.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and billing staff.
• Partner with firm leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Leadership

Budgeting

Internal controls

Auditing

Financial reporting

Communication

Confidentiality

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, a prominent law firm serving the Eastern United States, seeks a Controller for its Peachtree Corners, GA office. The ideal candidate will oversee all accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic planning with leadership.

This leadership role requires a CPA (preferred), 7+ years in progressive accounting, and 3+ years of supervision, preferably in professional services.