Are you a financial controller with a strong background in the legal industry? A well-established and growing law firm in Sydney is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the firm's financial operations and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a position of trust and influence, working side-by-side with the firm's Principal in a full-time, in-office role.

Key responsibilities:

Manage the firm’s entire financial function, including:

• Bookkeeping, billing, payroll, debt recovery, budgeting, and forecasting
• Trust accounting and compliance with trust audit requirements
• Financial reporting and strategic analysis
• Oversight of all accounts, banking, and credit card reconciliations
• Deliver accurate, insightful financial and business performance reports to the Principal
• Streamline financial systems and processes to support firm growth
• Provide strategic input and financial modelling to guide decision-making
• Maintain a high level of financial integrity and confidentiality

About you:

• A confident, highly trustworthy finance professional with strong attention to detail
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment is essential
• Deep understanding of legal trust accounting and Law Society compliance
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong communication skills – able to present complex financial information clearly
• Proven ability to take ownership and drive continuous improvement
• You enjoy working onsite, shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership, and being a key part of a close-knit team

Why join this law firm?

You’ll be stepping into a key leadership position within a respected legal practice, trusted with full visibility and control of its financial operations. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends hands-on financial control with strategic business input, this could be your next big move.

Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at [email protected] or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/