Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Position: Controller
Location: Atlanta, GA (Full-Time, Fully Remote - Atlanta-Based)

Our client in the law firm sector, a premier international law practice, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's financial operations and lead a high-performing finance team. This strategic leadership role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, and supports firm-wide initiatives. The Controller partners closely with senior leadership and reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance.

Position Overview

The Controller will manage all aspects of general ledger operations, treasury functions, financial system oversight, audit coordination, and team leadership. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial compliance, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the firm's long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Oversight

• Generate and review financial statements for the firm and all subsidiaries
• Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Manage all aspects of the close process, including roll forward of system dates
• Supervise payroll uploads into the General Ledger
• Review and reconcile all intercompany transactions
• Ensure time entries are released prior to month-end closing activities
• Record capital contributions and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Prepare, record, and balance monthly and year-end accruals
• Prepare and record year-end entries related to partner distributions and bonus pool accruals
• Coordinate annual audit activities with external auditors and produce the audited financial package
• Review and approve account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
• Generate SQL reports to support reconciliations and financial analysis
• Evaluate and enhance internal control procedures to improve efficiency and compliance
• Review and approve high-value expenditures, including rent payments, trust disbursements, major medical funding, and client reimbursements

Treasury Management

• Maintain bank authority to initiate cash transfers and establish international electronic payments
• Monitor and report on credit line activity
• Oversee daily bank-related transactions, including approvals, rejections, and positive pay exceptions

Financial Systems & Reporting

• Maintain the integrity and performance of the Aderant financial system in partnership with the Financial Systems team
• Manage and update the chart of accounts, financial reports, templates, and related system components

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise a team of nine (4 Accountants and 5 clerical staff), including conducting annual performance reviews
• Review and analyze daily operational and financial reports
• Lead and participate in special projects and ad hoc initiatives as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
• Experience with intercompany accounting required
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• International accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Aderant or Elite 3 financial systems preferred
• Knowledge of Quick Books preferred
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred

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