Controller

About Greenspoon Marder LLP:

Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and offices across the United States. We are ranked among American Lawyer’s Am Law 200, as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015. Our firm was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality legal services at the highest value for our clients. Each of our clients is unique and so are their legal needs. We believe no one size fits all for professional services. Our lawyers offer flexible and creative solutions to meet our clients’ respective needs. Our mission is to understand the challenges our clients face, build collaborative relationships and craft solutions with a focus on strategic goals.

Overview:

Controller needed in our Fort Lauderdale (Cypress Creek) office. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s financial operations, including coordination of law firm tax and accounting issues, processing monitoring day-to-day activity in the Accounting Department and across the Firm. The Controller reports to the Director of Accounting and does not have supervisory responsibilities. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in an equivalent role at an equivalent sized company. Law firm or professional services experience is preferred but not required. CPA preferred but not required. Is this the opportunity for you? Please see below for more information!

Your Controller Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits
• Develop and maintain internal controls for accounting operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and create periodic reports for review and evaluation by Firm leadership.
• Manage and reconcile operating, trust, payroll, and draw down bank accounts
• Oversee the daily treasury operations including monitoring cash flow and cash management to ensure adequate funding for operations. This includes, as directed, borrowing against lines of credit, projections, and management of capital requirements.
• Prepare government filings including monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and tax returns.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process including balancing the accounting system and entry of any applicable journal entries

We have great benefits, most of which are effective on your first day:

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Some health plans include Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
• Free dental insurance for employees and inexpensive options for dependents
• Free vision insurance for employees and inexpensive options for dependents
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution after 1 year of service.

Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 5 years

Work Location: In person