About Us

As the most experienced plaintiff’s law firm in San Diego, CaseyGerry has earned a national reputation for its expertise. Over the years, CaseyGerry’s San Diego personal injury attorneys have worked to recover billions of dollars for families and individuals who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, we are looking for a Controller to join our team and oversee our financial operations.

Job Overview

As the Controller, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and managing the financial infrastructure of the firm. This newly created position requires a proactive leader to implement a new accounting and reporting system, develop and communicate finance strategies, oversee budgeting and reporting processes, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Controller will report directly to the Executive Committee and work closely with all departments to support the firm's operational goals.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
Oversee the preparation and analysis of timely and accurate financial statements, new matter intake, trust accounting, operational reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Manage banking relationships, firm cash flow, shareholder distributions, accounts payable, ledgering payroll, political and charitable donations, and general ledger functions.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

Prepare and monitor the annual budget and rolling quarterly forecasts in collaboration with the Executive Committee.
Generate timely and accurate financial reports for management and to facilitate decision-making processes.
Optimize the capability of a new software package to provide additional financial and operational reports including profitability by matter.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing financial practices, including State Bar of California.
Liaise with external CPAs and other consultants during tax preparation and other external audits.
Political contribution reporting with the S.O.S.

Financial Strategy

Develop long-term financial strategies and measurement criteria aligned with the firm's goals.
Provide financial analysis, projections, and insights to support strategic initiatives, firm investments, and operational improvements.

Team Leadership

Manage the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Train and mentor staff in financial procedures, client service, and best practices.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of financial management experience, ideally including time with a law firm or professional services environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and law firm best practices and State Bar regulation.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to multi-task and communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with implementing law firm management software a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (depending on experience) and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Interested candidates should submit their resume AND a cover letter.

Join us at CaseyGerry as we build a robust financial foundation to enhance our capacity to serve our clients efficiently and effectively. We look forward to your application!

Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Casey Gerry Francavilla Blatt LLP

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