Law Firm Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at How to Manage a Small Law Firm. Miami · full-time · $110,000–$145,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead monthly one-to-one financial planning calls with your law firm clients
- Review financial statements, KPIs, cash flow and profitability, then build dashboards to make the figures clear
- Forecast near-term cash needs, flag risks and turn your analysis into practical recommendations
- Help clients strengthen their financial routines and follow through on decisions
What you bring
- You have worked as a controller or in a senior accounting or finance role
- You can analyze financial performance, forecast cash flow, work with KPIs and build dashboards
- You have improved profitability, cash flow or expenses, and have managed teams or client relationships
Who this fits
This full-time remote role suits a hands-on financial leader who can explain financial results simply and advise solo law firm owners. You must live in Arizona, Colorado or another listed state. Some evening availability and travel are required.
From the employer
Location Requirement: This is a remote position, but we can only hire candidates who reside in AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WV.
We’re looking for an experienced Fractional Controller to help solo law firm owners understand their numbers, improve profitability, and make smarter financial decisions.
You’ll advise a roster of 40 clients as part of a Fractional Executive Team of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Controllers.
What You’ll Do
- Lead monthly 1:1 financial strategy calls with clients
- Analyze financial statements, KPIs, profitability, and cash flow
- Build and interpret financial dashboards
- Prepare short-term cash flow forecasts and identify risks
- Turn financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
- Coach clients toward stronger financial habits and accountability
What We’re Looking For
- Controller or senior-level accounting/finance experience
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, KPI, and dashboard experience
- Proven results improving profitability, cash flow, or expenses
- Experience managing teams or client relationships
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financials simply
- Small business or entrepreneurial experience strongly preferred
- Professional services or law firm experience is a plus
The Details
Remote | Full-Time
Some evening availability and travel required.
Compensation: $110,000 to $145,000 total annual compensation, including base pay, roster-based earnings, additional projects, and projected bonuses.
If you’re a hands-on financial leader who loves helping business owners turn their numbers into better decisions, we’d love to hear from you.