Financial Controller

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a Controller to join a collaborative team at one of our most prestigious law firm clients!This full-time and hybrid (3-4 days in office and the rest remote) in the Summit, NJ office.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including collections oversight, vendor payments, disbursements, and expense reimbursements.Monitor firm bank accounts and financial activity, ensuring proper financial recordkeeping and reporting.Facilitate payroll processing and commission tracking in coordination with external providers as needed.Support administration of employee benefits related to finance, including coordination of the firm’s 401(k) plan.Oversee all financial operations of the firm, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls across finance-related functions.Manage the firm’s client onboarding process, including conflict checks, opening new client matters, and generating engagement letters.Oversee and maintain the firm’s timekeeping and billing systems, including administration of the timekeeping platform and management of billing cycles and invoicing processes.Provide financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to firm leadership to support operational planning and decision-making.REQUIREMENTS:Experience managing billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll coordination, and financial reporting.Prior experience in a finance leadership role within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of law firm or professional services billing practices and financial operations.