We are seeking a results-oriented Controller responsible for the firm’s 
accounting function. This position will also assist the CFO, COO and other firm 
management in providing financial analyses, budgets, expense reviews, billing 
and collections oversight, conflicts management and development of cost saving 
recommendations in efforts to enhance the financial performance of the firm.  

Responsibilities:
•	Responsible for the timely preparation of the monthly financial 
statements including written analysis of trends, comparisons to budget, 
and projections of expected results
•	Prepares consolidated forecasts and budgets and analyzes trends in 
revenue, expense, capital expenditures, compensation and other 
expense variances relative to budget.  Identifies action plans to address 
actual to budget variances and meets regularly with management to 
discuss suggested actions.
•	Provide oversight of cash collections and accounts receivable 
management and when required provide direct interaction with clients 
regarding past due amounts.
•	Manages accounting department costs to stay within approved budget 
parameters.
•	Prepares financial and business related analysis of various practices of 
the firm.  Provides appropriate benchmark and market place 
performance indicators to firm management in efforts to provide for 
profit enhancements related to billing improvements, cost savings, 
productivity improvements and efficiency. 
•	Review accounting processes in efforts to enhance the financial 
management systems of the firm. 

 Requirements:
•	Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management principles.
•	Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible related work 
experience in an accounting function in a professional service firm. 
•	Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in personal and fiduciary 
matters.
•	Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of 
attorneys and staff.
•	Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Crystal Reporting and a working 
knowledge of Thompson Elite Enterprise time and billing is a significant 
advantage.
•	Bachelor Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance.  MBA and/or CPA 
preferred but not required.  Professional service firm experience 
required. Law firm experience is a significant advantage.