Strategic Finance Director | Hands-On Controller

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

Job summary

Ersilia in Maryland is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller to translate financial data into strategic guidance and oversee day-to-day finance operations at a leading law firm in the Baltimore region.

The ideal candidate brings business-minded leadership, CPA credentials (preferred), and the ability to drive budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting across multiple entities while partnering with firm leadership.

Qualifications

• Business-minded leader who translates financial data into insights.
• Experience guiding strategic decisions across a professional services firm.
• Strong leadership with collaboration across partners and teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Multi-entity accounting

Cash flow management

Education

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Ersilia in Maryland is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller to translate financial data into strategic guidance and oversee day-to-day finance operations at a leading law firm in the Baltimore region.

The ideal candidate brings business-minded leadership, CPA credentials (preferred), and the ability to drive budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting across multiple entities while partnering with firm leadership.