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    We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller in the legal industry, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Controller will be the exclusive financial individual within the team, responsible for managing all financial operations.


    Responsibilities:

    • Maintain Tabs3
    • Review and process client invoices through Tabs3
    • Maintain IOLTA accounts
    • Oversight and review of all general ledger transactions
    • Oversight of the 1099 process
    • Cash management including deposits, cash flow budget and projections
    • Bank reconciliations
    • Payroll processing
    • Manage the monthly and annual financial review including assisting in the development and monitoring of the revenue and expense budgets
    • Identify, own and manage projects and systems that introduce and improve processes used by the Legal team. Coordinate with law firm administrator
    • Liaison with outside CPA
    1. 5+ years of hands on accounting experience.
    2. Law firm is ideal, but must have some Professional Services experience (billable hours)
    3. Can work well with all levels of the organization
    4. Experience with Tabs3 or similar software preferred

    Interested candidates should apply here but can also connect with John Bresnahan on LinkedIn for further emphasis of interest.

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.
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