Controller

Description

About SurePoint

SurePoint® Technologies delivers award-winning software that helps mid-sized law firms boost efficiency and maximize financial performance. Our cloud-based solutions connect client management, practice management, and financial systems to improve efficiency and collaboration.

With over 40 years in legal tech and a team of CPAs, former lawyers, and top engineers, we understand what law firms need to thrive. We’re passionate about building tools that reduce administrative work – so our customers can focus on what matters most: serving their clients.

Job Overview:

The Controller is a key financial leader responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the company’s financial operations. This role oversees accounting, tax, and internal controls, while partnering closely with the CFO and FP&A team to support scale, growth, and informed decision-making. The Controller leads the accounting team and ensures the company meets all GAAP, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Operations & Close:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Manage general accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP

Billing, Collections & Payables

• Oversee accurate and timely customer billing and resolve billing discrepancies
• Monitor accounts receivable, support collection efforts, and improve cash flow processes
• Supervise accounts payable to ensure accurate processing and timely vendor payments

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

• Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations
• Oversee timely tax filings and maintain appropriate documentation for all tax obligations
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance

Audit, Risk & Governance

• Coordinate the annual audit and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and responses
• Manage corporate business insurance and related renewals

Reporting & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with FP&A to support monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Provide financial insights and support to business leaders as needed
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and controls to support growth and scalability

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement
   

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Qualifications that are nice to have:

• CPA license
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or investor-led environment
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions or other strategic transactions in a growth-oriented environment

At SurePoint, we know our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package – and we’re always evolving our benefits to support employee needs at every stage of life and career.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (employer paid)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellbeing Benefits
• 401K (immediately vested, employer match)
• Paid Time Off (Flexible PTO, holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Summer Flex Fridays

To learn more about SurePoint and our products, visit our corporate web site at www.surepoint.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

SurePoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by law.