Controller at West Coast Trial Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA

Description

Join West Coast Trial Lawyers — Where Performance, Purpose, and People Matter

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually
Benefits Package Included
Growth-Focused Leadership Team
Personal Injury Law Firm Experience Preferred
Reports Directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About Us

At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we are more than just a law firm — we are a fast-growing, high-performance organization committed to fighting for injured clients and delivering life-changing results. Our team thrives on accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

We are looking for a driven, analytical, and forward-thinking Controller who is ready to take ownership of financial operations and become a strategic partner within our leadership team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than just a “job.” We want someone who wants to help build, scale, improve, and lead.

This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will play a key role in supporting executive leadership through financial analysis, forecasting, operational reporting, and strategic planning.

If you are passionate about financial strategy, operational efficiency, forecasting, analytics, and helping organizations grow through smart financial leadership, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Why Join WCTL?

At WCTL, You Will:

• Work alongside a dynamic executive leadership team 
• Report directly to executive financial leadership 
• Be part of a rapidly growing and expanding law firm 
• Have a direct impact on operational and financial strategy 
• Help drive business decisions through analytics and forecasting 
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your voice matters 
• Join a culture built around teamwork, accountability, and growth 
• Have opportunities for long-term advancement and leadership development 

We are looking for individuals who are hungry, motivated, solutions-oriented, and ready to help elevate an already successful organization to the next level.

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee the daily financial operations of the firm while also serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership and the CFO. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, operational analysis, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This individual should be comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations 
• Maintain general ledger and ensure financial accuracy 
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 
• Oversee AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and cash flow management 
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls 
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and financial reporting requirements 
• Provide direct financial support and reporting to the CFO 

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

• Develop financial forecasts, budgeting models, and operational projections 
• Build and maintain proformas for growth initiatives and operational planning 
• Analyze revenue trends, department performance, staffing costs, and profitability 
• Provide executive leadership and the CFO with strategic financial insights and recommendations 
• Create reporting dashboards and KPI analytics to support decision-making 
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and identify improvement opportunities 

Strategic & Operational Finance

• Partner with executive leadership and the CFO on operational and growth strategies 
• Identify areas for financial efficiency and process improvement 
• Assist with workforce planning and departmental budgeting 
• Help scale systems and reporting processes as the organization grows 
• Support multi-office operational financial tracking and analysis 

Systems & Technology

Preferred experience with:

• DOMO Reporting & Analytics 
• Filevine 
• Financial dashboard reporting systems 
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling 
• HRIS and operational systems integration experience is a plus 

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3+ years of Controller, Senior Accounting, or Financial Leadership experience 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting 
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis 
• Experience building and analyzing proformas 
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills 
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment 
• Strong communication and leadership skills 

Preferred:

• Law firm experience strongly preferred 
• Personal Injury law firm experience highly preferred 
• FP&A experience preferred 
• Experience with DOMO preferred 
• Experience with Filevine preferred 
• Experience working in a multi-location organization preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 
• CPA or MBA is a plus, but not required 

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks strategically but can execute operationally 
• Takes ownership and accountability 
• Can identify problems and bring solutions 
• Understands urgency and responsiveness 
• Is detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture 
• Wants to grow with a company long term 
• Brings positive energy, professionalism, and leadership to the workplace 

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:
$80,000 – $100,000 annually
(Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit)

Benefits May Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Career Growth Opportunities 
• Leadership Development 
• Team Events & Company Culture Initiatives 
• High-Energy, Collaborative Work Environment 

Join Our Team

At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we believe great people build great organizations. We are searching for individuals who are motivated, passionate, accountable, and ready to be part of something bigger than themselves.

If you are looking for a company where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is encouraged — we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to excellence, innovation, and making an impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, FP&A, or Financial Leadership role 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred 
• Law firm experience strongly preferred 
• Personal Injury law firm experience highly preferred 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger management 
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis 
• Experience creating and analyzing proformas and operational financial models 
• FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) experience preferred 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including financial modeling and reporting 
• Experience with DOMO reporting and analytics preferred 
• Experience with Filevine preferred 
• Experience with financial dashboards, KPI reporting, and operational analytics preferred 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong leadership, accountability, and decision-making abilities 
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with executive leadership 
• Experience working in a multi-office or rapidly growing organization is a plus 
• CPA, MBA, or advanced financial certifications are a plus, but not required 
• Must be proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement 
• Must be comfortable reporting directly to executive leadership and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States