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D3 Search seeks a
Financial Controller
role with an elite CA-based full‑service law practice with its headquartered office located in
San Francisco, CA (94111)
Position Title: Financial Controller
Qualifications and Requirements:
Important Note (REQUIREMENTS): 5+ years' experience in a Financial Controller capacity with an AMLAW‑ranked law practice is REQUIRED.
Location: San Francisco, CA (94111)
Employer Work Model: Hybrid 3/2 work model. (3 onsite and 2 remote).
Position Summary: Elite & prominent CA‑based law practice headquartered and founded in
San Francisco, CA (94111)
is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Financial Controller
to lead their Finance operations. This individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for managing the finance staff as well as partner compensation, fixed assets, banking, account reconciliations, and general accounting operations. They should have knowledge and experience in all roles within the department. This person is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the firm’s reported financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and the firm’s financial reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly Partner Distribution Analysis for CFO review
Ensure required debt payments and depreciation entries are made on a timely basis
Maintain the chart of accounts and recommend improvements
Review and post month‑end and year‑end journal entries
Assist in preparation of K‑1 spreadsheets for outside tax counsel’s use in completing the annual Form 1065 and partner K‑1s
Serve as the main point of contact with outside tax counsel and oversee the annual financial review and tax returns
Prepare annual San Francisco business tax and property tax returns, for CFO review
Lead a team of eight finance professionals in Accounts Payable, Billing, Cash Receipts, Trust, General Ledger, and Payroll functions
Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations for the Finance team to ensure high‑quality operations
Manage and review the AP process to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments
Supervise the billing process, ensuring compliance with client agreements and accurate invoice generation
Oversee cash receipts operations, ensuring timely and accurate application of client payments
Ensure strict compliance with trust account regulations, maintaining proper segregation of funds and accurate reconciliations
Ensure reconciliations are performed and adjustments made as needed for all relevant balance sheet accounts, including cash accounts
Oversee the maintenance of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation; ensure fixed asset inventory is current, and provide depreciation analysis and projections throughout the year
Collaborate with the CFO to develop and enforce financial controls and policies to mitigate risk
Reporting & Compliance:
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics, as requested
Assist the CFO with the annual budget and forecasts, as requested
Calculate budget variances and report significant issues to the CFO
Coordinate providing information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with debt covenants
Provide backup support to the CFO on special projects and during times of increased workload
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
Three to five (3‑5) years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management, including at least three (3) years of experience managing direct reports and other team members
Strong understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Understanding of cash‑basis accounting and reporting
High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software (e.g., Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River) strongly preferred
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop a team in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, preferably in a setting with minimal structure
Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to colleagues without a finance background, including firm leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software (e.g., Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River)
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Thrives, and has a demonstrated ability to innovate and build consensus, in a less structured environment
Annual Salary/Compensation & Benefits: Annual salary/comp. is up to
250K (DOE/DOQ)
plus a comprehensive and industry‑leading benefits package, paid parking onsite, 401K, generous PTO, annual reviews, etc.
If interested in this full‑time/direct hire
Controller
role with this elite, CA‑based full‑service law practice in
San Francisco, CA (94111) , and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search
don@d3search.com
www.d3search.com
D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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Financial Controller
role with an elite CA-based full‑service law practice with its headquartered office located in
San Francisco, CA (94111)
Position Title: Financial Controller
Qualifications and Requirements:
Important Note (REQUIREMENTS): 5+ years' experience in a Financial Controller capacity with an AMLAW‑ranked law practice is REQUIRED.
Location: San Francisco, CA (94111)
Employer Work Model: Hybrid 3/2 work model. (3 onsite and 2 remote).
Position Summary: Elite & prominent CA‑based law practice headquartered and founded in
San Francisco, CA (94111)
is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Financial Controller
to lead their Finance operations. This individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for managing the finance staff as well as partner compensation, fixed assets, banking, account reconciliations, and general accounting operations. They should have knowledge and experience in all roles within the department. This person is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the firm’s reported financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and the firm’s financial reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly Partner Distribution Analysis for CFO review
Ensure required debt payments and depreciation entries are made on a timely basis
Maintain the chart of accounts and recommend improvements
Review and post month‑end and year‑end journal entries
Assist in preparation of K‑1 spreadsheets for outside tax counsel’s use in completing the annual Form 1065 and partner K‑1s
Serve as the main point of contact with outside tax counsel and oversee the annual financial review and tax returns
Prepare annual San Francisco business tax and property tax returns, for CFO review
Lead a team of eight finance professionals in Accounts Payable, Billing, Cash Receipts, Trust, General Ledger, and Payroll functions
Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations for the Finance team to ensure high‑quality operations
Manage and review the AP process to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments
Supervise the billing process, ensuring compliance with client agreements and accurate invoice generation
Oversee cash receipts operations, ensuring timely and accurate application of client payments
Ensure strict compliance with trust account regulations, maintaining proper segregation of funds and accurate reconciliations
Ensure reconciliations are performed and adjustments made as needed for all relevant balance sheet accounts, including cash accounts
Oversee the maintenance of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation; ensure fixed asset inventory is current, and provide depreciation analysis and projections throughout the year
Collaborate with the CFO to develop and enforce financial controls and policies to mitigate risk
Reporting & Compliance:
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics, as requested
Assist the CFO with the annual budget and forecasts, as requested
Calculate budget variances and report significant issues to the CFO
Coordinate providing information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with debt covenants
Provide backup support to the CFO on special projects and during times of increased workload
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
Three to five (3‑5) years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management, including at least three (3) years of experience managing direct reports and other team members
Strong understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Understanding of cash‑basis accounting and reporting
High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software (e.g., Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River) strongly preferred
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop a team in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, preferably in a setting with minimal structure
Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to colleagues without a finance background, including firm leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software (e.g., Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River)
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Thrives, and has a demonstrated ability to innovate and build consensus, in a less structured environment
Annual Salary/Compensation & Benefits: Annual salary/comp. is up to
250K (DOE/DOQ)
plus a comprehensive and industry‑leading benefits package, paid parking onsite, 401K, generous PTO, annual reviews, etc.
If interested in this full‑time/direct hire
Controller
role with this elite, CA‑based full‑service law practice in
San Francisco, CA (94111) , and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search
don@d3search.com
www.d3search.com
D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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