Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture where every team member is empowered to make informed decisions, continuously improve, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Every role contributes directly to helping injured individuals navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives while supporting the continued growth and success of our firm.

Faith
– We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.

Accountability
– We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and the results we deliver.

Leadership
– We lead by example, inspire others, embrace continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams.

Loyalty
– We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and dedication to our clients, teammates, and community.

Service to Our Clients
– We are committed to delivering compassionate, responsive, and exceptional service that maximizes every client's opportunity for success.

Service to Our Teammates
– We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, support, and shared success where every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Service to Our Community
– We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace by serving and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

If you are passionate about helping injured clients, thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional client service while continuously growing your career, we invite you to join The Ward Law Group and help us change lives—one client at a time.

The Controller will oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance functions. This role requires a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and experience managing financial operations in a law firm, professional services firm, or similarly complex business environment.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and timely reporting in a legal services environment, including trust accounting, case cost tracking, settlement disbursements, vendor management, and operating account oversight.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis, KPIs, cash flow reports, and profitability insights to firm leadership.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, case costs, marketing spend, and operating margins.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and law firm financial regulations.
• Oversee client trust/IOLTA accounting, where applicable, ensuring strict compliance with state bar rules.
• Manage settlement accounting, lien payments, case expense reimbursements, and disbursement processes.
• Maintain accurate tracking of case costs and advanced client expenses.
• Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Lead, train, and develop accounting and finance team…