Experience Level: 10+ years of accounting, finance, and tax experience and CPA required
Office Location: Albany, NY
Work Schedule: This role has hybrid flexibility based on business needs.
 
Salary: $120,000-$155,000

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is seeking a Controller with experience in all aspects of financial management. We’re looking for leader who is both a subject-matter expert and attuned people-leader. In this role, you will report to and work alongside our CFO/COO in the management of all accounting functions and development of financial strategy for the firm. You’ll also lead a seasoned Accounting team of approximately 10 staff members, managing the individual and collective performance of our team.

Demonstrated success as both a strategic leader and people manager will be essential for an applicant to be considered for this role. Please highlight these specific experiences in your application and in any interviews for the position.
 
In recent years, our firm has grown by 50+ attorneys and staff. This is a pivotal role that will aide in the continued growth of our firm, helping us navigate toward the future. If you’re ready to step into this leadership role at the largest law firm in the Capital Region, apply today!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• People/team leadership experience, including hiring, delegation of duties, oversight and evaluation of employee performance is highly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and tax principles and procedures, including expertise in partnership and business accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, and budget and forecasts preparation
• Demonstrated development of financial control policies and procedures
• Experience in financial statement preparation, general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closing processes, and preparation and review of partnership and payroll tax filings
• Accounting experience in professional service organizations and/or law firm setting is preferred
• Additionally, we’re looking for a candidate with experience in financial statement preparation, general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closing processes, partnership and payroll tax filings

Application Materials:

• Cover letter (preferred, but not required)
• Resume

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.