Controller – Mission-Driven Civil Litigation Law Firm
Location: Hybrid (NYC-based, 2 days remote)
Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base
Reports to: CFO/COO
About The Firm
Our client is a mission-driven civil litigation firm dedicated to advancing systemic reform and protecting civil rights. The team combines the rigor of top-tier legal advocacy with a collaborative, human-centered culture. Employees here value purpose-driven work, flexibility, and mutual respect—an environment where professional excellence and personal balance go hand in hand.
The Opportunity
As the firm’s first in-house
Controller, you will play a pivotal role in building the financial infrastructure that supports a growing and impactful practice. Partnering closely with the CFO/COO, you’ll bring key accounting functions in-house, enhance reporting and controls, and help modernize systems to position the firm for sustainable growth.
This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity. Ideal for a resourceful, communicative finance professional who thrives in entrepreneurial, mission-oriented settings.
Key Responsibilities Of Controller
Accounting & Financial Operations (40%)
- Transition day-to-day bookkeeping from external vendors to internal oversight (QuickBooks Online).
- Oversee general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Coordinate annual audit and tax filings with external partners.
Cash Flow Management & Financial Planning (30%)
- Manage cash flow within a contingency-based revenue model.
- Partner with CFO/COO to develop budgets, forecasts, and P&L analyses.
- Support strategic planning and operational decision-making through financial modeling and reporting.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and financial transparency.
Payroll, HRIS & Compliance (30%)
- Oversee payroll processing through ADP and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Partner with leadership to assess and upgrade HRIS and PEO systems.
- Collaborate on benefits administration, employee lifecycle processes, and vendor evaluations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience: 5–10+ years in accounting and finance, preferably within a law firm, nonprofit, or professional services environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in QuickBooks Online, ADP, and related general ledger systems; strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Mindset: Hands-on yet strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments.
- Communication: Skilled at translating financial concepts for non-finance audiences; proactive and clear communicator.
- Bonus: Experience with contingency-based revenue models or civil litigation firms.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Impact: Support groundbreaking legal work that advances justice and systemic change.
- Leadership Opportunity: Shape and scale the firm’s accounting infrastructure from the ground up.
- Career Growth: Potential to evolve into a Head of Finance or CFO-track role as the firm expands.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate, values-driven professionals in a flexible, trust-based environment.
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