Controller
Shumaker & Sieffert See More Job Openings by This Employer
- $78,750 - $97,500
- Woodbury, MN
November 20, 2025
Job Description
Salary
Controller
About Us
Shumaker & Sieffert is a collaborative, innovation-driven intellectual property law firm. We take pride in our commitment to outstanding client service, professionalism, and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and trust.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Controller to oversee the firm’s accounting operations and financial reporting. In this hands-on role, you will manage all day-to-day accounting functions, safeguard financial data integrity, develop and maintain robust financial controls, and provide proactive financial insights to firm leadership.
This position requires strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships throughout the firm. If you are a driven finance professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, this opportunity is for you.
Schedule
This is a part-time position expected to average 30 hours per week.
What You’ll Do
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, billing, trust accounting, and financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cash-basis financial statements, including the posting of monthly payroll journal entries.
- Provide financial analysis and reports to firm leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain and reconcile all corporate bank accounts.
- Manage all bank covenant calculations and prepare quarterly and annual reporting.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Work closely with the firm’s CFO to develop the annual budgeting process and financial forecasts.
- Monitor firm overhead, explain variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Develop and enforce internal accounting policies and procedures to safeguard assets.
- Manage audits and tax filings, coordinating directly with the firm's external CPA for corporate tax returns.
Payroll Administration
- Manage and process all firm payroll, ensuring all submission deadlines are met.
- Administer three distinct pay groups:
- Semi-Monthly: Hourly staff, paid on the 15th and last business day.
- Monthly Salaried: Shareholders, exempt staff, and salaried attorneys.
- Monthly Production: Attorneys on the production-based compensation model.
Retirement Plan Administration
- Serve as the primary plan administrator for the firm's 401(k) plan.
- Process employee contribution changes (pre-tax, Roth, loans).
- Manage and process all employer contributions.
- Submit timely 401(k) contribution and deposit files.
- Maintain participant data in the Fidelity plan sponsor website, including adding new hires and processing terminations.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
- At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting role.
- Direct, hands-on experience with complex, non-standard payroll (e.g., production-based, commission) is required.
- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
- Skills:
- Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred) 36, full-service payroll platforms (Paycor preferred), and 401(k) administrator portals (Fidelity PSW preferred).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong integrity and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Compensation
Shumaker & Sieffert offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated salary range for this part-time (30-hour/week) position is $78,750 -$97,500. (This is the prorated amount of a $105,000-$130,000 full-time equivalent salary).
Benefits include:
401(k) with employer contributions
Health insurance + HSA with firm contribution
Dental and vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Short‐term and long‐term disability
Life and accidental death insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
- $78,750 - $97,500
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