Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a law firm based in St. Louis, seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. The Controller will serve as a key member of the leadership team, overseeing daily accounting operations while helping guide strategic financial decisions for the firm. Prior law firm experience preferred. Controller Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, journal entries, and bank reconciliations • Establish, update, and enforce accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with applicable standards and regulations • Generate financial reports and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and well maintained • Evaluate financial statements, budgets, and projections to identify trends, improve performance, and recommend actionable solutions • Oversee the accurate and timely recording, tracking, and reporting of all financial activity • Manage cash flow to ensure the organization has sufficient liquidity to meet operational expenses and financial obligations • Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support business planning and leadership decisions • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings • Supervise and support a small accounting team • Take on other accounting-related responsibilities and special projects as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred • 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office • Prior experience supervising staff • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.

Month End Close, Financial Statement Preparation, Direct Supervision, Budgeting - Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Journal Entries, Ad Hoc Financial Analysis, Bank Reconciliations, Policies & Procedures, Internal Financial Reporting, Internal Control Review

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Saint Louis, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a law firm based in St. Louis, seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. The Controller will serve as a key member of the leadership team, overseeing daily accounting operations while helping guide strategic financial decisions for the firm. Prior law firm experience preferred. Controller Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, journal entries, and bank reconciliations • Establish, update, and enforce accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with applicable standards and regulations • Generate financial reports and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and well maintained • Evaluate financial statements, budgets, and projections to identify trends, improve performance, and recommend actionable solutions • Oversee the accurate and timely recording, tracking, and reporting of all financial activity • Manage cash flow to ensure the organization has sufficient liquidity to meet operational expenses and financial obligations • Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support business planning and leadership decisions • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings • Supervise and support a small accounting team • Take on other accounting-related responsibilities and special projects as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred • 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office • Prior experience supervising staff • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

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