{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a30dccac2fdf0ed867ca8638","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30dccac2fdf0ed867ca8638","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30dccac2fdf0ed867ca8638","title":"Financial Controller","description":"Controller – Law Firm\nA highly respected plaintiffs’ law firm is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all financial operations, accounting, and related administrative functions. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, detail‑driven financial leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused professional services environment.\nPosition Overview\nThe Controller reports to senior leadership and oversees firmwide accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance. This role also manages payroll, benefits administration, trust accounting, case cost management, and financial compliance. The Controller leads a small team and partners closely with attorneys, management, and external vendors.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial & Accounting Management (70%)\nOversee full-cycle accounting: billing, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets, trust accounts.\nPrepare monthly and year-end financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.\nManage audits, coordinate with external CPA firms, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.\nOversee case-cost reporting, time/expense auditing, and collaboration with co-counsel.\nImplement internal controls, financial policies, and process improvements.\nManage ACH/wire transfers with strict fraud-prevention accuracy.\nSupervise accounting staff and external contractors.\nAdminister Tabs3/PracticeMaster and other financial systems.\nHuman Resources (20%)\nManage semi‑monthly payroll, benefits administration, and 401(k) compliance.\nSupport onboarding/offboarding and HR compliance.\nMaintain multistate employment compliance and support HR policy development.\nOperations (10%)\nCollaborate on office operations, facilities management, and major purchases.\nServe as administrator for cloud systems (QuickBooks, Tabs3, Egencia, Certify, etc.).\nParticipate in operational strategic planning.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; 7+ years of accounting experience.\n5+ years in a law firm or professional services environment.\nExpertise in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and cloud‑based administrative platforms.\nStrong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.\nExperience with Tabs3/PracticeMaster.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and project‑management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA, CLM, SHRM certification, or similar.\nPrior experience with plaintiff/defense law firms or billable‑hour professional services.\nAdvanced financial modeling or multi‑state tax knowledge.\nAdditional Details\nFull‑time, exempt; onsite Monday–Friday.\nSome travel required.\nReports to the Executive Director and Managing Partner; manages two direct reports.","company":"Aionios","rawCompany":"aionios","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T14:02:32.246Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"922130","title":"Legal Counsel and Prosecution","slug":"legal-counsel-and-prosecution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Financial Controller","description":"Controller – Law Firm\nA highly respected plaintiffs’ law firm is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all financial operations, accounting, and related administrative functions. 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The Controller leads a small team and partners closely with attorneys, management, and external vendors.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial & Accounting Management (70%)\nOversee full-cycle accounting: billing, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets, trust accounts.\nPrepare monthly and year-end financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.\nManage audits, coordinate with external CPA firms, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.\nOversee case-cost reporting, time/expense auditing, and collaboration with co-counsel.\nImplement internal controls, financial policies, and process improvements.\nManage ACH/wire transfers with strict fraud-prevention accuracy.\nSupervise accounting staff and external contractors.\nAdminister Tabs3/PracticeMaster and other financial systems.\nHuman Resources (20%)\nManage semi‑monthly payroll, benefits administration, and 401(k) compliance.\nSupport onboarding/offboarding and HR compliance.\nMaintain multistate employment compliance and support HR policy development.\nOperations (10%)\nCollaborate on office operations, facilities management, and major purchases.\nServe as administrator for cloud systems (QuickBooks, Tabs3, Egencia, Certify, etc.).\nParticipate in operational strategic planning.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; 7+ years of accounting experience.\n5+ years in a law firm or professional services environment.\nExpertise in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and cloud‑based administrative platforms.\nStrong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.\nExperience with Tabs3/PracticeMaster.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and project‑management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA, CLM, SHRM certification, or similar.\nPrior experience with plaintiff/defense law firms or billable‑hour professional services.\nAdvanced financial modeling or multi‑state tax knowledge.\nAdditional Details\nFull‑time, exempt; onsite Monday–Friday.\nSome travel required.\nReports to the Executive Director and Managing Partner; manages two direct reports.","datePosted":"2026-07-15T14:02:32.246Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T14:02:32.246Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aionios","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a30dccac2fdf0ed867ca8638"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30dccac2fdf0ed867ca8638"}}