Corporate Controller

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary:

Witherite Law Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to lead and manage the firm’s accounting operations. In this role, the Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and client accounting. The Controller will play a key role in managing the firm’s chart of accounts, accounting systems, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the organization’s daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and client accounting
• Manage all aspects of the chart of accounts, general ledger, subledgers, accounting modules for the ERP system, and accounting policies and procedures
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes and ensure the timely preparation of accurate, periodic financial statements
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Work with CAO, CFO, and leadership and executive teams to support and guide the organization’s financial decisions
• Assess current accounting operations, processes, responsibilities, systems, and reports, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing accordingly
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls
• Develop and monitor financial and accounting performance metrics
• Hire, train, and retain accounting staff including performance management
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, monthly estimates, and variance reports
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Provide cost and ad hoc analyses as needed
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting roles
• Extensive experience using ERP systems is a must
• Experience involving multi-state/multi-business unit entities
• CPA preferred
• Accounting experience within a personal injury law firm is a plus

Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.  
• Stand/Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. 
• Walk – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. 
• Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer. 
• Climbs stairs – May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.   
• Carry weight/lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide 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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