The Saveri Law Firm, LLP is a purpose-driven plaintiffs’ firm dedicated to challenging powerful corporations — from BigTech to dominant industry players — through precedent-setting work in antitrust, class actions, and anticompetitive business practices. We are at the forefront of emerging issues, including generative AI, no-poach agreements and wage-suppression collusion, price-fixing, and other anticompetitive and exploitative business practices.

Controller– Job Description

The Controller works under the direction of the Executive Director and Managing Partner. The primary Controller responsibilities of this position include the management of financial accounting, preparation, reporting, budget preparation, and project management. The Controller also handles/manages daily accounting functions including payroll, cash receipts, oversee the firm’s retirement plan administration, including maintaining relationships with the 401(k) plan providers, bank reconciliations, trust account management, partner distributions, accounts payable, case cost audits and reconciliations, and expense report administration.  Lead and oversee the firm’s annual budget, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

Accounting Management – 70%

· Directs the processing of all accounting functions including Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Case Cost Management, and Expense Management.

· Prepare monthly and year-end financial reporting; manage year-end financial process, including forecasts of revenue, administration of distribution of income, and payment of firm expenses.

· Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Interacts with third parties (CPA, etc.) in matters pertaining to accounting issues, preparation of year-end data and journal entries.

· Prepare annual budget(s) and monitor/provide monthly financial performance & projection metrics.

· Manage outgoing ACH and wire transfers for vendors and firm expenses, requiring meticulous attention to routing and account numbers, and verifying all account numbers for accuracy (fraud prevention) across the board.

· Management of the firm’s trust account activities.

· Design and maintain financial controls, policies, and risk management practices.

· Participates in the development of and supports the company’s strategic plans.

· Works closely with Executive Director and Partners in managing case reporting and auditing functions ensuring that case guidelines are adhered to. Handles the processing of incoming and outgoing T&E reporting by tracking, reviewing, auditing, submitting and receiving T&E reporting.

· Works closely with Co-Counsel on time and expense activities both establishing and communicating reporting requirements.

· Review and implement process improvements to the daily operational workflow while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the underlying accounting records.

· Drafts accounting policies and procedures.

· Lead and provide oversight over the entire Accounting, HR, Payroll, and Administrative functions as assigned.

· Hire, train, develop, manage and evaluate Accounting staff and relevant contractors.

· Oversees Tabs3 time management system (e.g. billing, adding new users, resolving issues).

· Point of contact for new cases set-up.

· Involvement in various accounting projects as directed by management.

 Human Resources – 20%

· Manage the firm's payroll process semi-monthly, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation, compliance, tax filings, and 401K eligibility tracking.

· Works with Executive Director on onboarding, offboarding and regulatory compliance.

· Oversee benefits administration (e.g., 401K; WageWorks; Disability; Healthcare).

· Working jointly with Accounting/HR Analyst & HR Coordinator serves as point of contact for employees on benefits administration.

· Identifies and implements HR Compliance policies & procedures and Risk Management process improvements on an ongoing basis.

· Keeps updated on current changes in Human Resources and employment law, management of multistate registrations.

· May participate in the strategic planning of Human Resources.

Operations Management – 10%

· Works with Executive Director, and other staff members, on managing physical facilities.

· Makes recommendations for systems and other major purchases.

· Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and interaction of all service departments.

· Administrator for cloud-based systems: e.g., Quickbooks; Tabs3 (online timekeeping system); Egencia (online travel system); Certify (online expense reporting system); and Trakstar (online performance management system).

· May participate in the strategic planning of Firm Operations.

Reporting relationships:

· The Controller reports to the Executive Director and Managing Partner. The Controller currently has two direct reports, an Accounting/HR Analyst and an Accountant.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

· This is a full-time, exempt position. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The position requires being in the office 5 days a week.

Travel

· Some travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent major, plus seven years of accounting experience.

· Office operations, five years’ experience in a law firm or professional services firm environment.

· Excellent QuickBooks skills, as well as the full Microsoft Office suite.

· Administrative oversite of online/web-based software (e.g., timekeeping, expense reporting, performance management; travel booking).

· Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills

· Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and informal communication skills to all levels of staff and management, including executives

· Highly analytic and detail-oriented

• Experience with Practice Master/TABS3 time and billing software.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup, etc.
• Experience with advanced financial modeling or specific state/jurisdictional tax knowledge relevant to the firm's multi-state operations.

Preferred Education and Experience

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Legal Manager (CLM) with a focus on financial management.

· SHRM or equivalent certification.

· Law firm (e.g. plaintiff or defense) or professional services firm (e.g., billable hour structure firm) experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by emailing careers@saverilawfirm.com with the job title as the subject line or apply directly on our website. Your application must include:

· Resume

· Cover letter 

JSLF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 annually.