Controller - Law Firm Finance Leader (On-Site)

Controller – Law Firm Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Monday-Friday in office) Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 A respected and long-standing Florida law firm is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee its accounting and finance function. With over 40 years in business, the firm has grown to 50+ employees (including 20+ attorneys) across three offices and maintains a collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong employee retention. Its client base includes both public and private companies, including Fortune 500 organizations. Why join this company as the Controller? Annual Salary of $130,000-$160,000 Benefits:100% employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation Report directly to the Managing Partner Opportunity to be in a leadership role that is responsible for the firm’s financial operations Supervise a small accounting team What will the Controller do? Oversee monthly close process and prepare accurate financial statements Monitor cash flow and manage ongoing financial reporting Administer in-house payroll and handle intercompany transactions Deliver financial insights and reporting to firm leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting staff Assist with risk management and internal controls initiatives What previous experience is required of the Controller? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 3+ years of experience at the Controller level (ideally within $5M–$20M organizations) Required: Prior law firm or legal industry accounting experience Strong knowledge of law firm accounting practices (including trust accounting preferred) #LI-EA1 #INMAY2026 #ZRCFS #LI-ONSITE EB-View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr