SRS is proud to announce we have a law firm looking to immediately hire a Controller. This highly sought-after company is looking to hire the best in the city! To be considered you should have strong management experience and a thorough understanding of all facets of accounting in a professional services environment. If you are looking to work for a stable company with an unbeatable corporate culture, then we need to talk! The chosen candidate will:
- Work with the leadership team on the strategic vision of the organization
- Oversee staff in multiple departments handling all financial transactions such as billing, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and reporting
- Prepare materials and present, as necessary, financial information to the Leadership team
- Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements
- Collaborate on developing the operating budget
- Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with strategic plan
- Manage multiple operating and trust accounts
- Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
- Calculate variances from the budget or forecast and report significant issues to executive management
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 experience in a professional services environment (hourly client billing experience – CPA firm, Law firm, etc.)
- Excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, controls, analysis, and reporting
- Demonstrated experience managing staff that includes performance evaluations and recommendations with a hands-on team player type of mentality
- Strong attendance and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree and / or CPA highly preferred
This job will be the opportunity of a lifetime for someone. Could that someone be you? You will never know unless you contact SRS today. Don’t delay! Only candidates currently residing in the greater Houston area or with a preplanned move date will be considered.