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CONTROLLER
NEW  ORLEANS

Provide firm-wide financial leadership, advising partners and the CAO while overseeing all accounting operations, billing, trust accounting, and day-to-day financial activity. Lead financial reporting, controls, staff supervision, and coordination with external CPAs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and informed decision-making.

THE DETAILS:

  • Provide financial leadership for the firm, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and advising the partner group on financial matters

  • Participate in partner meetings to present financial results, trends, and recommendations

  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll support, and trust accounting

  • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports

  • Review the general ledger for accuracy and prepare reconciliations

  • Monitor accounts receivable, unbilled balances, and prepaid client balances; advise partners and attorneys on status and follow-up

  • Oversee client billing processes, including edits, appeals, and resolution of rejected bill amounts

  • Oversee posting of all firm payments and ensure proper application

  • Supervise and evaluate accounting and billing staff, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to established procedures

  • Monitor firm operating and trust account balances and recommend transfers as needed

  • Manage trust account activity, including deposits, disbursements, and reconciliations

  • Establish, maintain, and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting systems

  • Coordinate with the firm’s external CPA to support federal and state tax filings

  • Prepare annual 1099 filings, including Form 1096

BENEFITS:

  • 37.5 hour work week

  • Bonus

  • 401k, health insurance, HSA contribution

  • Unlimited PTO

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS in Accounting

  • Public Accounting Experience Preferred

  • CPA not required

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