Job Description

DeHay & Elliston, LLP (DeHay), a nationally recognized litigation law firm is in search of a Controller in our downtown Dallas office. This position requires a candidate who possess a BA Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five years of work experience in the Controller or Accounting Manager position. Law firm experience and CPA certification is preferred.

The Controller position is a professional leadership role at DeHay that communicates directly to senior leaders of the firm. This role is responsible for directing the multi-office financial accounting and financial planning & analysis functions for DeHay.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for establishing & implementing business processes that will improve the overall operation & effectiveness of the accounting function.
• Provide day to day guidance on a pro-active basis to all functions within the Accounting department to ensure business & process issues are handled timely & effectively.
• Management of the financial accounting team.
• Preparation of accurate & timely financial statements.
• Billing oversight, collections, cash flow, cost containment.
• Financial forecasting & analysis.
• Implementation & management of internal controls.
• Oversight of tax reporting.
• Responsible for the month end closing, including account analysis and reconciliations.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the accounts payable process.
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Be the focal point for the various external audits.
• Identify and drive process improvements.
• Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Manage the day to day banking relationships and treasury responsibilities.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Ad hoc reports & projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum of 5 years in an accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, client focused and ability to collaborate across company functions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to focus on achieving key results.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong aptitude of financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPA, preferred

The salary range for this position is $100k to $110k and is commensurate with experience.

DeHay offers a competitive benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, & life insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include vision, flexible spending accounts, and dependent life insurance. DeHay also offers a 401k Profit-Sharing plan after six months of employment.

Submitted applications should include a resume and references with contact information. All applications will be kept in strictest confidence. No phone calls please

Company Description

DeHay has six offices across the US in Dallas, Baltimore, Chicago, West Virginia, Los Angeles, and Walnut Creek, CA., with approximately 30 attorneys and over 40 support staff. The firm practices predominantly in Asbestos defense litigation.