Assistant Controller
Law Office of Bryan Fagan
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Description
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a seasoned Assistant Controller to help lead our financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic financial planning within our firm. As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a critical role in providing insights and recommendations to senior management, allowing for informed decision-making and the sustainable growth of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA is a plus, not required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
- Hands-on ownership of multi-entity or multi-location month-end close.
- Experience working in a law firm or similar services industry is highly desirable.
- Strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel experience (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Experience at a company scaling through 20M-50M revenue.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay!
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
- A robust 401K plan with a match of up to 5%.
- Business casual Work Environment
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay! Paid Time Off Competitive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Term Life Insurance. A robust 401K plan with a match of up to 5%. Business casual Work Environment Equal Opportunity Statement: We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.
About this role
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, a multi-office family law, estate planning, and criminal law firm across Texas, is looking for an Assistant Controller to manage financial operations across its 11 locations. You'd oversee accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance while supervising accounting staff and working closely with department heads to track expenses and optimize resources. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership of month-end close processes across multiple entities and locations, with direct input to senior management on financial strategy and firm growth.
The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally from a law firm or professional services background, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA or CMA preferred but not required). You'll need strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems—experience with Clio legal practice management software is a plus. The role demands analytical rigor, comfort managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly across departments.
The position is full-time and hybrid based in Houston, with competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with up to 5% match, and paid time off. This role suits someone who has scaled companies in the $20M–$50M revenue range and is ready to bring financial discipline and strategic thinking to a growing firm.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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