Controller
About The Position
Stouffer Legal is a woman-owned Estate Planning firm based in Maryland, preparing for and exciting phase of expansion. As our footprint, team, and operational complexity increase, we are investing in experienced financial leadership to strengthen our forecasting, improve margins, and support responsible, data-backed growth. We value clarity, discipline, and proactive decision-making, and we are building the financial systems and leadership capacity to match our ambitions. We are seeking an experienced Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership and strategic insights as the firm continues to scale. The Controller's primary responsibility is to ensure strong financial visibility and predictability, particularly around cash flow, margins, and timing, so leadership can make informed decisions with confidence. This role blends technical accounting expertise with forward-looking analysis, systems ownership, and close partnership with leadership. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure, improving financial discipline, and translating data into clear recommendations.
Requirements
- 8 - 15+ years of accounting and finance experience
- 3 - 7 years of experience leading and managing a finance team
- Strong ownership of month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
- Experience in professional services and multi-location environments
- Experience with multi-entity and multi-state operations
- Proven ability to build, improve, and scale finance processes
Nice To Haves
- CPA strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Cash Flow Management and Forecasting
- Financial Reporting and Decision Support
- Margin and Performance Analysis
- Multi-Location Financial Oversight
- Systems, Controls, and Process Improvement
- Day-to-Day Finance Leadership
- Leadership Partnership and External Coordination
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Performance-based incentives aligned with company success
- Health Insurance (CareFirst) with 50% company contribution
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Group-Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a match of 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, totaling a 4% employer match, immediate vesting
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) starting at 20 days annually, scaling with tenure
- 7 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
