A well-established multi-state legal recoveries law firm is actively seeking a Controller to lead our Accounting Team in Carrollton, Texas.
Since our inception in May 2000, we've evolved into a significant player in debt recovery litigation, providing comprehensive solutions for major banks and creditors.
Position Overview: The Controller will be a hands-on leader responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations (Reconciliations, Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, etc.), treasury management, payroll, and internal controls for multiple entities with the support of 2 direct reports and 7 indirect reports.
This individual should be a self-starter who enjoys a collaborative work style that is challenging and engaging. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer within a PE-owned environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting Management and Financial Reporting: Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Prepare and present timely financial statements.
- IOLTA Trust Accounts: Oversee all aspects of the client-related IOLTA Trust accounts and provide reporting to specific clients monthly
- Operational Accounting: Oversee the processing of consumer payments and client audits
- Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and policies to mitigate risks and enhance the integrity of financial reporting.
- Audit and Tax Coordination: Manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and tax compliance resources to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and financial performance, providing recommendations for optimizing liquidity.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering professional development and operational efficiency. Team includes 2 direct reports and 7 indirect reports.
- Strategic Execution: Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, providing financial insights to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience of professional accounting experience including closing the books and financial statement preparation and analysis, preferably in a mid-to-large size company.
- Experience with multi-company operations
- Proficient in NetSuite preferred, but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- CPA or Public Accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
Key Traits and Skills:
- Manage multiple priorities with the ability to set priorities to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented individual with a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of reporting and communication
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and business acumen.
- Very strong Excel skills
The perks?
- 401(k) match at 50% in addition to subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- We also offer a robust Employee Assistance Plan that provides personal, familial, legal, financial, health-related support and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Please visit www.spalaw.com for more information about our Firm.
