Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Krieg DeVault is seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to provide leadership and oversight of the Firm’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. This position will be located at our downtown Indianapolis, IN office. This key role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting Firm leadership in financial planning, operational decision-making, and performance management. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Controller oversees all core accounting functions, including general ledger, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and trust accounting, and plays a vital role in supporting cash management, partner compensation processes, and financial system optimization initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and trust accounting;
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes;
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data;
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports; 
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal industry requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support the development and management of the Firm’s annual budget;
• Assist in forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis;
• Provide insights and reporting to support Firm leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.

Cash Management & Banking

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity across the Firm;
• Oversee banking relationships and related financial activities;
• Ensure effective management of operating and trust accounts.

Partner Compensation & Financial Analysis

• Support partner compensation tracking, reporting, and analysis;
• Assist with preparation of financial data used in compensation and performance discussions;
• Provide financial insights to support partner and practice group performance evaluation.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and financial policies;
• Ensure compliance with Firm policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards;
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff;
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and accountability within the accounting function;
• Promote continuous improvement and efficiency across accounting processes.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Collaborate with IT and operations teams on financial system enhancements and reporting capabilities;
• Support optimization of financial platforms and data integrity;
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and scalability.

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm environment;
• Strong knowledge of law firm financial operations, including billing, collections, trust accounting, and partner distributions;
• Experience with financial management systems such as Aderant or Elite;
• Experience with reporting platforms, financial analysis tools, and workflow systems like Iridium or other business intelligence tools such as PowerBI preferred;
• Familiarity with iManage, Chrome Rive/Emburse, SQL queries is preferred;
• CPA certification preferred;
• Ability to generate and analyze complex financial reports;
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting principles, and financial compliance.

Work Environment & Expectations

• On‑site presence required to support daily office operations;
• Requires regular collaboration with Firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative departments;
• This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and support firmwide financial operations.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of Krieg DeVault LLP that an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, U.S. military veteran status, national origin, age, genetic information, family status, or other characteristics protected by law are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

E-Verify: Krieg DeVault LLP participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.