Dynamic forty-employee law firm based in downtown Newark, New Jersey seeks a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst as Controller. The successful candidate will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our Firm’s operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing accounting processes, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results
• Coordinating with external accounting partners for the preparation of internal and external financial statements
• Coordinating with external tax accountants
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Managing the budget process
• Assessing current external accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business – CPA preferred
• Communication skills to interact collegially and professionally with internal and external staff
• Experience with Excel and other applications that support the key responsibilities of the controller
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• At least five years of relevant experience

Compensation and benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Participation in 401k plan
• Commuter Account Program

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of Liza M. Walsh, Managing Partner at:

Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP
Three Gateway Center
100 Mulberry Street, Suite 1500
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Email: [email protected]

About Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP

As a majority women-owned business, Walsh is focused on building a diverse law firm of the highest caliber with an esteemed team of professionals dedicated to resolving multifaceted legal issues for our clients efficiently and effectively. With decades of experience in litigation, compliance and transactional matters, Walsh attorneys are forward-thinking professionals who enjoy practicing law with each other and finding solutions and achieving results for clients. Walsh lawyers practice across a wide range of areas including business and commercial litigation, intellectual property and trade secret protection, class action defense, financial services and risk management with a focus on insolvency & creditors’ rights, labor and employment, internal investigations, cyber security and data protection, alternative dispute resolution and transactional work.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company’s website:

• www.walsh.law

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible