Controller

AGG, an Am Law 200 firm with approximately 200 attorneys with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Controller whose primary role is managing a staff of professionals engaged in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections for the firm. The candidate is also assisted by a Staff Accountant and a Billing & Collections Manager. Overall, the Controller oversees a present staff of 12 individuals. Direct reports are the Billing & Collections Manager, the Staff Accountant, one A/R, and two A/P. On a monthly basis, the Controller is responsible for closing the time and billing system and issuing the financial statement reporting package to our Executive Committee. This position works closely with the firm’s finance partner on adherence to the time entry policy, state and local tax compliance and reporting, and other firm issues as needed. General ledger responsibility and balance sheet reconciliations also fall under this role. This position assists with firm banking, online confirmations, maintains our banking relationships, and manages our overall daily cash positions. Attorney ad hoc reporting is required on a relatively short notice. Superior Excel skills are required. BigHand, or similar profit/business intelligence software experience is essential. Aderant or Elite Enterprise time and billing software experience is required.

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