Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

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Bright Core is seeking a Controller for a law firm in Atlanta, GA. This is a permanent position and on-site with 5 days in the office required. Target compensation $150 -$200k Salary + Bonus.

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for firm leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and key performance metrics.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, cash flow monitoring, accounts payable and receivable, and banking activity.
• Process client payments, apply receipts within the firm’s legal billing system, and manage accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.
• Supervise accounts payable functions and ensure all client-related expenses are reviewed and processed in accordance with firm policies.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records, including invoices, payments, W-9s, and vendor files, to support audits and year-end reporting.
• Administer accounting and funding for the firm’s 401(k) plan and coordinate annual compliance with the third-party administrator.
• Perform monthly close activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting for Of Counsel attorneys operating within the firm.
• Develop, implement, and enhance internal financial controls, policies, and procedures to support a growing multi-state law firm.
• Complete all bank and credit card reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support payroll-related reporting, including preparation of payroll journal entries, multi-office expense allocations, payroll funding, and reconciliation of payroll liabilities.
• Coordinate federal and state reporting requirements in partnership with the firm’s outside CPA.
• Manage the annual renewal process for business insurance policies and oversee related audits.
• Maintain required business licenses and registrations across applicable state, city, and county jurisdictions.
• Collaborate closely with the administrative team, supervise one direct report, and report directly to the firm’s founding partners in the Atlanta office.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business discipline
• Law firm experience is a plus
• CPA preferred
• 8-10+ years of accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting capacity
• Strong Quick Books Online experience required
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience building, improving, and reconstructing accounting processes in a growing organization
• Experience working with legal billing platforms and accounting system integrations preferred
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal financial regulations
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Willingness to take ownership of both transactional and reporting responsibilities and adept to change