Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Controller to join a law firm in Boston, Massachusetts in a contract capacity with potential for a permanent role. This role will provide hands-on leadership across core accounting operations while partnering closely with the existing finance leadership team during the initial onboarding period. The ideal candidate brings strong budgeting expertise, solid technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide staff while improving financial processes and reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Supervise and support three direct reports, including team members focused on payables, receivables, and bookkeeping, while promoting accountability and consistent performance.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and the broader accounting team to maintain effective workflows across a department of 11 professionals.
• Develop, monitor, and refine budgets, providing meaningful analysis that supports financial planning and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and review reporting tailored to a legal services environment, partnering with firm leadership to deliver useful financial insights.
• Strengthen operational accounting procedures by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist with technology-related accounting initiatives and contribute to future financial system implementation efforts as needed.
• Provide a smooth transition of responsibilities by working closely with the current Controller during the initial ramp-up period.• Prior experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Background in a law firm environment is required.
• Demonstrated success overseeing operational accounting functions such as AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Strong ability to create, manage, and analyze budgets.
• Experience leading and developing accounting staff in a team-based setting.
• Comfortable producing detailed financial reports and supporting leadership with actionable analysis.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to support accounting systems and related process improvements.