Strategic Legal Practices

Controller

Los Angeles, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$190kDetected 14 days ago

SQLData AnalysisData VisualizationJiraSalesforceCRMFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingQuickBooksM&AProcurementHRISContract ManagementAR/VRLeadershipFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

Excellent opportunity for an experienced finance and accounting professional who oversees all financial operations of the Strategic Legal Practices, APC ("Firm").
The Firm expects a strategic leader who exercises a high level of professionalism and discretion while ensuring excellent client service and satisfaction in all areas.
This is a technology-first finance leadership role.

Responsibilities

Drive integrations between accounting platforms, practice management, HRIS/payroll, and Salesforce (CRM + timekeeping).
Build real-time financial dashboards and automate reporting workflows to eliminate manual data entry.
Evaluate and implement RPA, process orchestration, and emerging fintech tools; bring recommendations to leadership proactively.
Data Analysis & Reporting Own heavy financial and operational data analysis across large, complex datasets from billing systems, Salesforce, and practice management platforms.
Build scalable dashboards and management reports (P&L, KPIs, variance analyses) capable of handling massive report volumes with speed and accuracy.
Model case economics, cost recovery, and profitability to inform firm strategy and support fee petitions and cost recovery motions.
Deliver ad-hoc financial modeling for pricing, M&A, and multi-state expansion planning.
Manage high-volume invoice validation and reconciliation; enforce procurement controls and AP recovery audit programs.
Maintain vendor repository tracking spend, renewals, and performance - with a sharp eye on cost control and financial risk mitigation.
Manage IOLTA/trust accounting, matter-based billing, client ledger reconciliations, and multi-jurisdictional cost reconciliation in compliance with State Bar requirements.

Nice to have

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred.

Skills

month-end close, GL maintenance, financial statements, AP/AR, and payroll coordination.
Clio, Elite, Tabs3, or similar.
Salesforce CRM and Salesforce-based timekeeping integrated into billing and revenue reporting.
SQL and/or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker); advanced Excel.
contract review platforms, intelligent invoice processing, automated reporting.
Integration platforms (Workato, Zapier) and workflow tools (Asana, Jira) preferred.
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
A master's degree in business administration or accounting is a plus.
10+ years of experience with a law firm or other professional services firm is highly preferred.
Proven track record in high-volume contract, vendor, and invoice review with a focus on cost control and spending gap identification.
Fast adopter of financial technology and AI tools - energized by automation and always looking for smarter ways to work.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, as well as be flexible.

Compensation

$140,000-190,000 DOE

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance - Financial protection for life's unexpected events.
Generous Paid Time Off - Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters.

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