Job Opening for Controller in Morgan & Morgan, P.A. (Nashville, TN)

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Controller in our Nashville office who will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Controller will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm’s Chief Financial Officer which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting including but not limited to the following:

Developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
Overseeing the Nashville and Kentucky offices
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Responsible for calculation of bonuses, monthly financials, and monthly journal entries
Addressing tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end preparation, bank reconciliation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

Qualifications

5+ years of proven working experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
NetSuite experience a plus
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
CPA license preferred
Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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