What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller Future Openings position at Thompson Law Injury Lawyers?
Our personal injury firm is built for multi-market dominance, and this opportunity is ideal for a finance professional looking to make an immediate and lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Our law firm, located in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, is seeking a Controller. The Controller will oversee all finance, accounting and reporting operations of the Firm. The Controller reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Responsible for the following:
Our law firm, located in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, is seeking a Controller. The Controller will oversee all finance, accounting and reporting operations of the Firm. The Controller reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Responsible for the following:
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
- Coordinate all audit activity.
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting and prepare reliable current and forecasting reports.
- Plan, implement, and manage the Firm’s overall financial and tax strategy.
- Perform risk management by analyzing the Firm’s liabilities and investments.
- Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
- Continually suggest ideas for improvement and process optimization.
- Plan and manage all audit and internal control operations.
- Oversee employee benefit plans, with emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
- 8-10 years' experience of accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a management role.
- CPA or MBA preferred.
- Knowledge or prior experience in legal preferred but not required.
- Possess knowledge of all aspects of accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Experience in finance and business is required.
- Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development.
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels.
