Controller

Job overview

The Controller role is onsite in Garden City, NY, with stated pay of $100,000–$120,000 per year. Friedman Vartolo LLP is a New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services. The Controller oversees financial operations and strategic planning, providing accurate reporting, forecasts, and financial insight to support leadership decisions and the firm’s growth. The role also leads finance staff and improves accounting systems, processes, and controls.

What you'll do

• Oversee financial statements, daily accounting operations, GAAP compliance, period-end closings, internal controls, and transaction documentation. Develop budgets, forecasts, and planning models
• analyze variances and scenarios
• advise senior leadership
• identify cost savings and resource-allocation opportunities
• manage cash flow
• lead and review junior finance staff
• oversee financial systems
• and improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

financial reporting

accounting operations

budgeting

forecasting

financial strategy

team leadership

garden city ny

friedman vartolo llp

full-time

gaap

quickbooks

advanced excel

planful

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible spending
• 401(k)
• gym and fitness membership reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting prefers a CPA or CMA, a master’s degree, Planful experience, and five to eight years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

About the employer

Friedman Vartolo LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.