Highlights
This position will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while partnering closely with firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and financial management experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a professional services or law firm environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cranberry, PA |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $105,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
CONTROLLER
Cranberry, PA
$105,000- $120,000
A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting and financial operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while partnering closely with firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and financial management experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a professional services or law firm environment. Experience with legal accounting, trust accounting, attorney billing, and partner compensation/distributions is highly valued.
OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROLLER ROLE:
- Oversee the firm's day-to-day accounting and financial operations
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and financial forecasts
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and oversee account reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and billing functions
- Oversee attorney and client billing processes, including reviewing WIP, collections, and outstanding receivables
- Monitor cash flow and provide financial reporting and analysis to firm leadership
- Oversee IOLTA/client trust accounting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies
- Manage trust account reconciliations and client funds activity
- Support attorney compensation, partner distributions, and other financial allocations
- Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
- Coordinate with external accountants and auditors as needed
- Prepare information required for tax filings, audits, and other regulatory requirements
- Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to firm leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting/finance staff
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client, attorney, compensation, and firm financial information
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting, and overall financial processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTROLLLER ROLE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Prior Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership experience
- Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Knowledge of legal billing, WIP, collections, and trust/IOLTA accounting preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
