Posted August 22, 2026
Controller
Robert Half
Memphis, TN, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Controller to lead the financial and administrative operations of a well-established services firm. This position combines hands-on oversight of accounting, payroll, reporting, and compliance with leadership across office administration, human resources, and facilities coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong financial judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to support firm leadership with accurate reporting and practical recommendations.
Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day financial activities, including general accounting, banking transactions, billing processes, payables, receivables, trust account oversight, and cash flow monitoring.
• Produce monthly financial packages, journal entries, reconciliations, disbursement summaries, and other reports for leadership and external accounting support.
• Partner with firm leadership on annual budgeting, monitor results against plan, explain variances, and assemble year-end financial information for tax and audit-related needs.
• Administer recurring payroll processing, manage employee deduction updates, coordinate related fund movements, and verify retirement contribution submissions.
• Support retirement plan administration by preparing census data, assisting with funding coordination, and helping manage required distribution activities.
• Create standard and ad hoc financial analyses, liaise with practice management and other service providers, and assist with insurance-related financial reviews.
• Maintain and refine internal accounting procedures, strengthen financial controls, and provide guidance to attorneys and staff on resolving billing or accounting issues.
• Oversee human resources administration for support and administrative personnel, including hiring coordination, employee relations matters, performance concerns, and separations when necessary.
• Help manage office space and facilities needs while collaborating with technology leadership to support secure systems and effective workplace operations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably within a law firm, services setting, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliation, payroll administration, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel; experience with legal or document management systems is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of legal billing, trust accounting, and financial processes common to a law office environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple administrative functions effectively.
• High attention to detail, sound analytical ability, and a proactive approach to solving operational and financial issues.
Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day financial activities, including general accounting, banking transactions, billing processes, payables, receivables, trust account oversight, and cash flow monitoring.
• Produce monthly financial packages, journal entries, reconciliations, disbursement summaries, and other reports for leadership and external accounting support.
• Partner with firm leadership on annual budgeting, monitor results against plan, explain variances, and assemble year-end financial information for tax and audit-related needs.
• Administer recurring payroll processing, manage employee deduction updates, coordinate related fund movements, and verify retirement contribution submissions.
• Support retirement plan administration by preparing census data, assisting with funding coordination, and helping manage required distribution activities.
• Create standard and ad hoc financial analyses, liaise with practice management and other service providers, and assist with insurance-related financial reviews.
• Maintain and refine internal accounting procedures, strengthen financial controls, and provide guidance to attorneys and staff on resolving billing or accounting issues.
• Oversee human resources administration for support and administrative personnel, including hiring coordination, employee relations matters, performance concerns, and separations when necessary.
• Help manage office space and facilities needs while collaborating with technology leadership to support secure systems and effective workplace operations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably within a law firm, services setting, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliation, payroll administration, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel; experience with legal or document management systems is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of legal billing, trust accounting, and financial processes common to a law office environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple administrative functions effectively.
• High attention to detail, sound analytical ability, and a proactive approach to solving operational and financial issues.
