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Assistant Controller
Law Office of Bryan Fagan. Oversee all accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to provide financial insights and collaborate effectively with senior management and department heads.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Or CMA5-7 Years Of Experience In Accounting Or FinanceStrong GAAP KnowledgeAdvanced Excel Experience
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Hard Skills
BudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceMulti-Entity Month-End CloseAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
Outstanding CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Accounting SoftwareERP SystemsClio
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACMA
Industry Keywords
Law FirmLegal Practice ManagementFiscal ResponsibilitySustainable Growth
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee all accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management
- Support the development and implementation of financial procedures and policies
- Help supervise accounting professionals
- Collaborate with department heads to monitor expenses against budget allocations
- Optimize resource utilization
- Drive fiscal responsibility, strategic financial planning, and sustainable firm growth
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CMA is a plus, not required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
- Hands-on ownership of multi-entity or multi-location month-end close
- Experience working in a law firm or similar services industry is highly desirable
- Strong GAAP knowledge
- Advanced Excel experience, including pivot tables, lookups, and modeling
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems
- Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software is a plus
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality and compliance
- Experience at a company scaling through $20M-$50M revenue
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K plan with a match of up to 5%
- Business casual Work Environment
- Equal opportunity workplace where diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are welcomed and valued