What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller - West LA - $200k position at J.R. Berry Search Group, Inc.?
Controller - West LA - $200k
Do you have strong Controller (or similar level) experience at a law firm? Are you ready for the next step in your career? Would you like to grow and elevate your skillset?
Esteemed law firm is seeking a Controller to join their thriving team. This company has multiple offices and this role will sit in the West LA office.
This individual will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions throughout the company and serve as a trusted right hand to the Director of Finance and lead/mentor to the finance team.
Areas of responsibility:
- Firmwide accounting & close
- Revenue, billing & collections
- Partner, attorney & bonus compensation
- Trust & client funds
- Compliance, tax & audit
- Budgeting, forecasting & reporting
- Systems & process improvement
Day-to-day responsibilities (not limited to):
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, etc.)
- Reconcile balance-sheet accounts
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenses, accruals, and reserves
- Oversee revenue recognition, WIP, AR, write-offs, and write-ups
- Calculate partner draws, true-ups, distributions, and capital accounts / handle bonus calculations
- Support year-end compensation modeling and planning
- Oversee IOLTA and trust accounting in compliance with state bar rules
- Coordinate with external CPA firms for filings and statements
- Manage annual budgeting/rolling forecasts and prepare cash-flow projections
- Support system upgrades and improve reporting processes
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5-7 years of Controller/Sr. Accounting level experience within legal. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA is preferred.
Knowledge of WIP and AR accounting, trust accounting, partner capital and distributions, time & billing (Aderant or E3 experience is strongly preferred), and monthly close are required.
This role operates on a 4/1 hybrid schedule.
Salary : $200,000