Controller; Insurance Defense Law Firm

Controller (Insurance Defense Law Firm)

Location: Remote (U.S.

-based)
Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established insurance defense law firm seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and strengthen its financial operations. This role is ideal for a finance professional who understands the unique cash flow dynamics of insurance defense, including billing delays, carrier audits, and rate adjustments, and can forecast accurately within that reality.

The Controller will play a key role in helping the finance team operate cohesively, delivering clear financial reporting, insights, and projections that support firm leadership and long-term growth.

As Controller, you will oversee the firm’s accounting and financial reporting functions while partnering closely with leadership to provide forward-looking financial insight. This is not a transactional bookkeeping role - the firm is seeking someone who can analyze trends, anticipate outcomes, and help guide financial decision-making.

The role offers exposure to operational leadership and is designed with long-term growth in mind for the right individual.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
• Manage and optimize financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance analyses
• Forecast cash flow and revenue based on insurance defense billing cycles and collections timing
• Analyze billing trends, carrier payments, write-downs, and rate adjustments
• Partner with firm leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Support and collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and efficiency
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial best practices
• Assist with system evaluation and potential transition of legal billing platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prior experience working within an insurance defense law firm (required)
• Strong understanding of legal billing, collections, and insurance carrier payment practices
• Proven experience with financial forecasting and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience using Quick Books Online or similar accounting platforms

• Experience with legal billing systems (e.g., Caret, Clio, or comparable platforms)
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and draw clear, actionable conclusions
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience supporting or leading a finance team
• Comfort operating in an evolving environment with system and process changes
• Interest in growing into broader financial or operational leadership

• Opportunity to own and improve financial operations within a stable law firm
• Meaningful exposure to firm leadership and strategic decision-making
• Hands-on role with room to grow into increased leadership responsibility
• Remote flexibility within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to make a tangible impact on how the firm manages and forecasts its financial health