Controller - PI Firm

DescriptionMcCready Law is an established and growing plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking an experienced, hands on Controller to lead and strengthen our accounting and finance operations.This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, trust and escrow accounting, budgeting support, cash flow visibility, and internal financial controls. The right candidate will have prior Controller experience and the ability to manage the details while also helping leadership improve financial structure, reporting, and decision making.In a plaintiff personal injury practice, financial leadership includes more than traditional accounting. It also requires strong oversight of settlement funds, trust and escrow accounts, case costs, vendor payments, cash flow, and financial controls.This role will begin with in person onboarding and integration with leadership and staff, with the opportunity to transition into a hybrid or fully remote arrangement after training and onboarding.What You Will DoOversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, month end close, year end close, and financial reportingManage bank, operating account, trust account, escrow account, and credit facility reconciliationsOversee attorney trust and escrow accounting and support compliance with applicable rules and proceduresPrepare accurate financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and leadership updatesSupport budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysisMonitor case costs, settlement activity, operating expenses, vendor costs, and overall financial performanceSupervise, support, and mentor accounting and bookkeeping staffStrengthen internal controls around settlement funds, vendor payments, bank accounts, financial approvals, and reporting processesCoordinate with outside CPA firms, auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and financial institutionsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, automation, and efficiencyPartner with leadership on financial reporting, department spending, compensation planning, profitability, and growth initiativesOur CultureAt our firm, we believe in supporting one another, treating our clients with compassion, and fostering a respectful, collaborative environment. We are a close-knit team that values integrity, clear communication, and a good sense of humor, especially on busy days.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field requiredPrior Controller experience requiredCPA strongly preferred7 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experienceExperience managing accounting staff and financial operations for a multi million dollar organizationStrong experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controlsExperience with trust accounting, escrow accounting, client funds, or other highly regulated account reconciliations strongly preferredLaw firm, plaintiff personal injury, contingency fee, or professional services experience strongly preferredAdvanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting systemsStrong leadership, communication, organization, and problem solving skillsAbility to be both strategic and hands on in a growing organizationPreferred ExperiencePlaintiff personal injury law firm experienceLaw firm or professional services accountingTrust and escrow accounting oversightCase cost tracking and profitability analysisMulti entity accountingFinancial modeling and forecastingProcess improvement and systems implementation