Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC
About the Firm
Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a Memphis‑based, client‑focused law firm that has served individuals and businesses for more than 150 years, across practices including banking and commercial lending, corporate, real estate, healthcare, environmental, municipal law, estate planning, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation practice. The firm pairs deep experience with personalized, high‑quality service. About the Position
The Controller owns day‑to‑day accounting operations, trust and escrow compliance, monthly close, cash management, budgeting/forecasting, payroll, and internal controls across a multi‑office firm. The role partners closely with the Chief Manager and Executive Committee to align financial execution with firm priorities, proposes policy and process improvements, and implements approved changes, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Periodic financial updates to leadership and the partner group are expected. Physical presence onsite is essential. Lead end‑to‑end GL management, reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, and production of timely, accurate financials and variance analyses. Drive continuous improvement of close timelines and reporting quality. Oversee client trust and escrow accounting in accordance with applicable rules; ensure meticulous reconciliations, documentation, and audit‑ready records across multiple accounts and locations. Manage daily cash positioning, working capital, inter‑account transfers, and bank reconciliations; maintain strong banking relationships and optimize liquidity within approved policies. Own the annual budgeting process and in‑year forecasts; prepare scenario analyses and actionable recommendations; support quarterly distributions and year‑end allocations within approved frameworks. Oversee in‑house payroll processing (staff and member distributions) and payroll tax compliance; coordinate closely with HR/Personnel on compensation changes and reviews. Strengthen segregation of duties, approvals, and dual‑authorization controls; document key processes; coordinate with external CPA partners on compilations/reviews and year‑end. Maintain visibility into billing, cash receipts, and AR aging; provide reporting and counsel that supports timely collections and sound revenue hygiene. Build rapport with colleagues across firm locations; occasionally visit satellite offices for budgeting, process alignment, and relationship support. Lead, coach, and cross‑train a small accounting team (AP, billing/trust, etc.); set clear standards for accuracy, service, and deadlines; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm or professional‑services background strongly preferred. Demonstrated success running hands‑on accounting operations (GL, close, reconciliations) with tight deadlines and high accuracy. Expertise in trust/escrow accounting and internal controls; audit‑ready rigor. Proficiency with legal billing/timekeeping and accounting systems; strong Excel for analysis and reporting. Clear, confident communicator who can translate financials for non‑finance stakeholders and present to leadership/partners. Experience supervising and developing accounting staff; comfort leading in a multi‑office setting. Willingness to work extended hours during peak cycles (month/quarter/year‑end) and to be onsite with occasional travel to firm locations. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Law Practice Salary
Memphis, TN $170,000 - $225,000 1 week ago
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Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a Memphis‑based, client‑focused law firm that has served individuals and businesses for more than 150 years, across practices including banking and commercial lending, corporate, real estate, healthcare, environmental, municipal law, estate planning, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation practice. The firm pairs deep experience with personalized, high‑quality service. About the Position
The Controller owns day‑to‑day accounting operations, trust and escrow compliance, monthly close, cash management, budgeting/forecasting, payroll, and internal controls across a multi‑office firm. The role partners closely with the Chief Manager and Executive Committee to align financial execution with firm priorities, proposes policy and process improvements, and implements approved changes, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Periodic financial updates to leadership and the partner group are expected. Physical presence onsite is essential. Lead end‑to‑end GL management, reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, and production of timely, accurate financials and variance analyses. Drive continuous improvement of close timelines and reporting quality. Oversee client trust and escrow accounting in accordance with applicable rules; ensure meticulous reconciliations, documentation, and audit‑ready records across multiple accounts and locations. Manage daily cash positioning, working capital, inter‑account transfers, and bank reconciliations; maintain strong banking relationships and optimize liquidity within approved policies. Own the annual budgeting process and in‑year forecasts; prepare scenario analyses and actionable recommendations; support quarterly distributions and year‑end allocations within approved frameworks. Oversee in‑house payroll processing (staff and member distributions) and payroll tax compliance; coordinate closely with HR/Personnel on compensation changes and reviews. Strengthen segregation of duties, approvals, and dual‑authorization controls; document key processes; coordinate with external CPA partners on compilations/reviews and year‑end. Maintain visibility into billing, cash receipts, and AR aging; provide reporting and counsel that supports timely collections and sound revenue hygiene. Build rapport with colleagues across firm locations; occasionally visit satellite offices for budgeting, process alignment, and relationship support. Lead, coach, and cross‑train a small accounting team (AP, billing/trust, etc.); set clear standards for accuracy, service, and deadlines; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm or professional‑services background strongly preferred. Demonstrated success running hands‑on accounting operations (GL, close, reconciliations) with tight deadlines and high accuracy. Expertise in trust/escrow accounting and internal controls; audit‑ready rigor. Proficiency with legal billing/timekeeping and accounting systems; strong Excel for analysis and reporting. Clear, confident communicator who can translate financials for non‑finance stakeholders and present to leadership/partners. Experience supervising and developing accounting staff; comfort leading in a multi‑office setting. Willingness to work extended hours during peak cycles (month/quarter/year‑end) and to be onsite with occasional travel to firm locations. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Law Practice Salary
Memphis, TN $170,000 - $225,000 1 week ago
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