Controller

Company: Madison Professional Group LLC
Location: Spring
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Controller Overview:

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Our client is a rapidly growing, award-winning family law firm serving clients across Harris and Montgomery Counties in the areas of family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship. As the firm continues to expand, they are seeking a seasoned Controller to lead and oversee all aspects of financial operations. In this role, you will manage the firm's budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance functions. You will work closely with the firm's leadership team to provide strategic financial insights and play a key role in supporting the firm's long-term growth objectives.



Controller Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Oversight

Supervise and support the Bookkeeper, Billing Specialist, and external financial vendors, including hiring, performance reviews, and personnel decisions.
Serve as an interim Bookkeeper when needed, performing day-to-day financial tasks.

Financial Operations Management

Oversee and execute core financial systems, including billing, trust account management, accounts receivable and payable, collections, payroll, bookkeeping, audits, and tax compliance.
Monitor daily cash flow, bank accounts, credit card accounts, and client payments.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

Collaborate with ownership and the senior management team to develop and implement the annual business plan and budget.
Ensure alignment with the firm's financial goals and lead budget adherence across departments.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Evaluate, implement, and improve internal financial controls and accounting systems.
Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies to leadership.

Accounting & Reporting

Prepare and review financial statements, key performance reports, and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate records across all financial platforms, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.

Accounts Receivable & Client Billing

Track and manage accounts receivable and oversee the full collections process in alignment with firm policies.
Address client billing questions, provide resolution support, and protect client relationships.
Approve non-standard payment plans and refunds, in coordination with ownership.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Administer bi-weekly payroll, verify hours, manage employee leave/overtime, and coordinate benefits tracking.
Record and manage client cost advances in both accounting and case management systems.

Tax & Compliance Reporting

Prepare annual financial statements and data for CPA tax filings.
File 1099s, sales tax, and other required local, state, and federal reports.
Ensure timely renewal of all applicable business licenses.

Billing Oversight

Supervise Billing Specialist to ensure timely invoice generation, communication with clients, and adherence to firm policies regarding payments and collections.

Strategic Financial Support

Provide financial analysis and data to support the firm's strategic planning and operational decisions.

Controller Experience:

7-10 years' experience
CPA preferred but not required.
MBA

MPG (Madison Professional Group) is a third-party equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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