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Controller, Insurance Defense Law Firm
Location
New York
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
• Manage and optimize financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance analyses
• Forecast cash flow and revenue based on insurance defense billing cycles and collections timing
• Analyze billing trends, carrier payments, write-downs, and rate adjustments
• Partner with firm leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Support and collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and efficiency
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial best practices
• Assist with system evaluation and potential transition of legal billing platforms
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Prior experience working within an insurance defense law firm (required)
- Strong understanding of legal billing, collections, and insurance carrier payment practices
- Proven experience with financial forecasting and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience using QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms
Benefits
- Remote flexibility within a collaborative team environment
- Hands-on role with room to grow into increased leadership responsibility
- Meaningful exposure to firm leadership and strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to own and improve financial operations within a stable law firm