CONTROLLER

Job Description

Summary

Workman Nydegger, PC, is an intellectual property and litigation law firm located in Salt Lake City. As the Controller, you would be responsible for the integrity of accounting information and associated business processes. The Controller supports the Executive Director, Managing Shareholder, Finance Committee, and is part of the administrative leadership team at the firm.

Essential Functions

Directs and manages accounting department personnel and activities, such as accounts payable and receivable, and client billing.

Prepares regular reports regarding past financial performance and provides requested reports on other financial matters.

Monitors and spontaneously analyzes revenue, trends, and other metrics of the firm’s financial performance to offer clarity and advice to firm leadership.

Recommends and oversees financial policies.

Recommends and implements improvements to financial processes.

Works closely with Executive Director and Managing Shareholder on firm-wide financial matters.

Prepares, oversees, and maintains documentation related to budgets, year-end reports, and other related financial activities.

Maintains internal controls to safeguard and mitigate risk to company assets.

Oversee the payroll process which requires a strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.

Responsible for all financial reporting and accounting including month end close, all related journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsible for compiling information for tax returns.

Developing a relationship with the firm’s shareholders and an interest in the firm’s clients is key to long-term success in this role.

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.

Professional services experience helpful.

Outstanding communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective presentations.

Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational and writing skills.

Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience.

Advanced Excel skills.

Physical Factors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

The employee is expected to work the hours necessary to complete his/her work which occasionally exceeds a typical 40-hour work week.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain every possible detail of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Full-time