Merlin Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Controller to join our growing team! Position Overview: As the Controller with Merlin Law Group, you will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the firm. You will be responsible for overseeing accounting functions, financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial management of a law firm or other professional services organization, a deep understanding of accounting principles, partnership taxation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Work with the accounting team to create and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures. • Maintain current procedures and identify process improvement and cost savings. • Ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles. • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and budget variance analyses. • Assist our auditors in preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements. • Assist CFO with budgeting. • Oversee the timely payment and accuracy of payroll tax liabilities and the filing of payroll tax returns. • Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local tax obligations. • Identify solutions to discrepancies in financial records. • Prepare journal entries and maintain and reconcile accounts. • Review, code, and record transactions in general ledger system. • Perform accurate and timely period-end close process. • Prepare periodic metric reports for CFO and Executive team. • Monitor compliance with financial and reporting covenants required by credit facilities agreements. • Assist in the processing of accounts payable and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions. • Assist with special projects and team training as assigned. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred. • 10+ years of proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or in a similar financial management role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. • Strong analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the firm’s mission. • Strong computer skills including advanced Excel skills. • Communicates clearly, effectively, and concisely. • Intermediate knowledge of GAAP and FASB regulations including an intermediate knowledge of financial terms and principles. Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000 yearly

• Work with the accounting team to create and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures. • Maintain current procedures and identify process improvement and cost savings. • Ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles. • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and budget variance analyses. • Assist our auditors in preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements. • Assist CFO with budgeting. • Oversee the timely payment and accuracy of payroll tax liabilities and the filing of payroll tax returns. • Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local tax obligations. • Identify solutions to discrepancies in financial records. • Prepare journal entries and maintain and reconcile accounts. • Review, code, and record transactions in general ledger system. • Perform accurate and timely period-end close process. • Prepare periodic metric reports for CFO and Executive team. • Monitor compliance with financial and reporting covenants required by credit facilities agreements. • Assist in the processing of accounts payable and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions. • Assist with special projects and team training as assigned.