Controller

Houston Harbaugh is a law firm which is located in downtown Pittsburgh and has 40 lawyers and 30 non-lawyer staff. The firm was founded in 1975 and has earned and enjoyed a great reputation as a law firm and as one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh. We invite you to learn more about the firm at our website, www.hh-law.com. Our law firm is searching for a Controller, as defined below:

Responsibilities:

Managing a staff of at least three; handling all firm accounting, including general ledger maintenance; accounts receivable; accounts payable; preparing payroll; taxes and tax filings; financial reporting; financial performance analysis; month-end and year-end closing; banking relationships; cash flow management; bank account and credit card reconciliations; regular improvement of the accounting functions; enforcing financial procedures; budgeting; payroll; recommending initiatives to improve expense management.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
• Minimum of 5 years of similar accounting experience. Experience in a law firm or similar setting is preferred but not required.
• Strength in debits & credits and familiarity with accounting standards, theories, methods, processes
• Managerial or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially with computerized accounting systems, Excel, and web-based financial services.
• Demonstrated financial report design experience
• Experience with payroll programs. Experience with ADP is a plus.

In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following competencies:

• Commitment to quality and continual improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate with a minimum of supervision, including consistent follow through on assignments

Application Process:

Applications or inquiries about this full-time position should be directed to careers@hh-law.com

• No third‑party recruiting or staffing agency outreach, please.