Law Firm Controller (hybrid remote)
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our team. The Controller is responsible for managing the ongoing financial operations of our established and growing law firm. This position offers the potential to become an integral member of a successful firm with rewarding professional development and personal growth opportunities.
About Gibbs Law Group LLP
Gibbs Law Group LLP is an award-winning law firm representing regular people in high-stakes, high-profile mass action and class action litigation. We bring cases against the world's largest corporations—such as banks, utilities, and automobile companies.
The firm is comprised of lawyers who believe that products should be safe, the marketplace fair, and that companies should be held accountable for their actions regarding both their employees and their customers.
Outstanding Firm Culture
Our firm strives to provide an engaging, challenging, and supportive working environment, and people love working for us! Check out our firm’s reviews on Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Gibbs-Law-Group-Reviews-E2458806.htm
Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to our firm’s values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You’ll Need to Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial management role, with law firm experience preferred.
Strong understanding of legal billing, trust accounting, and law firm financial operations.
High level of integrity and professionalism, with a strong attention to detail.
Experience supervising and managing an accounting team.
Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems; experience with Quickbooks Online.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience ($150k to $190k base) plus benefits and discretionary bonus. GLG offers an excellent benefits package, including generous vacation and leave policies, fully employer‐paid employee health benefits and an employer-contributed 401(k) plan.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial activities and reporting for the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Oversee day to day transactional accounting including AP, AR, Month-End, Financial Reporting, Reconciliations and payments.
Oversees and executes financial systems: billing, trust account management, bookkeeping, expense management, audits, and taxes.
Coordinate and oversee the firm’s payroll processes, including compliance with tax regulations and benefit administration.
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to maintain financial integrity.
Collects records of expenses of costs advanced to clients and updates the case management system and accounting system accordingly.
Manage banking relationships and cash flow to ensure financial stability.
Daily monitoring of Bank Account balance, Credit Card Accounts, Deposit accounts, and Trusts accounts.
Manage annual application and renewals of insurance policies.
Work in coordination with firm CPA for finalizing all quarterly and year end reports for tax preparation.
Manage vendor relationships and renewals of office equipment contracts.
For consideration, please email a resume and cover letter to recruiting@classlawgroup.com. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
