Controller

Ramos Law•Northglenn, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a controller, you will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, trust compliance, and internal controls. You will partner with firm leadership to support growth and scalability, managing reporting and analysis, budgets and forecasts, pod-level economics, external partners, system and process improvements, and building a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
Experience in a professional services environment; law firm or contingency-fee experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with trust accounting and compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
In-depth knowledge of law firm accounting practices, including IOLTA and client trust accounting.
Proven ability to improve efficiency through strong financial controls, well-designed processes, and effective systems.
Ability to analyze unit economics, including pod-level costs and profitability.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience scaling financial operations and implementing process and system improvements.
Proficiency with accounting systems and financial software; ability to modernize and streamline workflows.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification.
Prior experience in a personal injury or contingency-based law firm.
Familiarity with case management systems and legal billing software.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, trust accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end/year-end close.
Ensure compliance with state bar trust accounting rules, IOLTA requirements, and applicable legal and financial regulations.
Manage financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for firm leadership.
Analyze pod-level economics by assessing costs relative to fee revenue generated by attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant pods.
Develop and maintain financial controls that ensure accuracy, compliance, and protection of firm assets as the firm scales.
Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting processes and systems to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Coordinate with external partners including auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections; provide variance analysis and recommendations to support growth initiatives.
Partner with firm leadership on financial planning, operational efficiency, and scaling the firm’s financial operations.
Build, develop, and scale the accounting team to support firm growth while driving efficiency through clear roles, effective controls, streamlined processes, and well-integrated systems.