Bosun

Controller, Insurance Defense Law Firm

Bosun

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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About the role

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
  • Manage and optimize financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance analyses
  • Forecast cash flow and revenue based on insurance defense billing cycles and collections timing
  • Analyze billing trends, carrier payments, write-downs, and rate adjustments
  • Partner with firm leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
  • Support and collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and efficiency
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial best practices
  • Assist with system evaluation and potential transition of legal billing platforms

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Prior experience working within an insurance defense law firm (required)
  • Strong understanding of legal billing, collections, and insurance carrier payment practices
  • Proven experience with financial forecasting and reporting
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Experience using QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms
Benefits
  • Remote flexibility within a collaborative team environment
  • Hands-on role with room to grow into increased leadership responsibility
  • Meaningful exposure to firm leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Opportunity to own and improve financial operations within a stable law firm
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial reportingforecastingbudgetingvariance analysiscash flow analysislegal billingcollections
Soft Skills
financial insightscollaborationprocess improvementinternal controlsrecommendations
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance