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Controller – Plaintiff Law Firm (Dallas, TX | Onsite)
Join a nationally recognized plaintiff law firm headquartered in Dallas as their next Controller. This is a rare opportunity to lead a complete financial transformation for a respected, mission-driven organization that truly makes a difference in the lives of its clients.
The firm is seeking a hands-on, strategic accounting leader who can modernize systems, mentor a talented team, and bring structure to a department ready for positive change. You’ll have full authority and support from the partners to assess, rebuild, and lead the accounting function in a fast-paced, compassionate, and high-impact environment.
About the Firm
This mid-sized law firm represents clients in catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases. The team of 225+ professionals across Dallas and Houston is known for its empathy, professionalism, and results-driven advocacy. The accounting department is at the center of an exciting modernization phase, with a recent transition from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct and strong leadership support for growth and innovation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Oversee the completion and optimization of the Sage Intacct implementation.
- Assess current workflows, team structure, and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Mentor, train, and develop a 7-person accounting team including an Accounting Manager, bookkeepers, and AP specialists.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to firm partners on financial strategy, budgets, and performance.
- Partner with outside CPA firms on audits, tax filings, and special projects.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve firm-wide financial transparency.
- Drive change management across the department and implement best practices for a professional services environment.
What You Bring
- CPA required (active license).
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Proven success leading through change, modernizing systems, and mentoring teams.
- Hands-on approach with strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other ERP systems (a plus).
- Ability to thrive in an onsite, collaborative, fast-moving environment.
- Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $150K – $200K (depending on experience).
- Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus (typically equal to one month’s salary, can be higher).
- Sign-On Bonus: Available for relocation or transition offset.
- Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage (employee only).
- Dental, vision, life, LTD, and supplemental Aflac options.
- 401(k) with 3% company match.
- 15 days PTO.
- Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- The firm’s partners are deeply committed to empowering the new Controller with full decision-making authority to restructure and strengthen the department.
- You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion, integrity, and excellence.
- This is a visible, high-impact leadership role with a clear opportunity to shape the firm’s long-term financial infrastructure.
Location
- Onsite, Dallas, TX (all accounting operations are centralized in the Dallas office).
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167770
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