Legal Services, Business Consulting, Professional Training, Coaching

Law Firm Controller

RemoteRemoteFull Time$110,000–$145,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Controller
Fractional Controller
financial strategy
financial statements
KPIs
profitability
cash flow
financial dashboards
cash flow forecasts
financial analysis

Nice to have

small business
entrepreneurial experience
professional services
law firm experience

Role summary

Seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to assist solo law firm owners in understanding their finances, enhancing profitability, and making informed decisions. This remote, full-time role involves advising clients on financial strategy, analyzing financial statements, building dashboards, forecasting cash flow, and coaching clients on financial habits. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting/finance, financial analysis, forecasting, KPI management, and client relationship management, with a preference for small business or law firm experience.

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.

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