Controller - Law Firm

Overview

Join a Dynamic Leadership Team – Controller Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected, mid-sized Ohio law firm to identify a Controller who will serve as a key member of the firm's leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to oversee the firm's financial operations, provide strategic financial guidance, and help drive operational excellence within a highly regarded legal organization.

Controller

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the firm, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close processes
• Partner with firm leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that support strategic decision-making
• Supervise payroll operations and ensure compliance with payroll-related accounting standards and employment regulations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline financial workflows
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership to provide meaningful financial reporting and support long-term business objectives
• Contribute to a collaborative leadership team where your expertise influences the firm’s continued success

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, preferably within a law firm or other professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes
• Knowledge of law firm accounting, including trust accounting and partner compensation, is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, implement efficiencies, and strengthen internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to firm leadership
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information
• Collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing accounting staff

• Strong reputation and long-standing presence in the legal community
• Collaborative and supportive culture with exceptional staff longevity
• Leadership team values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work closely with firm executives and influence firm-wide initiatives
• Stable organization with a commitment to future growth

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• High-visibility leadership role with direct interaction with firm executives
• Opportunity to build and improve financial processes across the organization
• Long-term career growth within a respected professional services firm

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