Controller
Strategic Legal Practices · Los Angeles, California, US
This is a technology-first finance leadership role. You'll report directly to the Managing Partner with full authority over the firm's financial operations,...
Job description
This is a technology-first finance leadership role. You'll report directly to the Managing Partner with full authority over the firm's financial operations, using AI and automation to create scalable oversight as SLP grows nationally. You're equally comfortable in a spreadsheet and evaluating a new AI tool — and you're always looking for smarter, faster ways to work with data. Key Responsibilities: Technology, Automation & AI: - Champion AI-powered tools across finance — contract review, intelligent invoice processing, anomaly detection, and automated reporting. - Drive integrations between accounting platforms, practice management, HRIS/payroll, and Salesforce (CRM + timekeeping). - Build real-time financial dashboards and automate reporting workflows to eliminate manual data entry. - Evaluate and implement RPA, process orchestration, and emerging fintech tools; bring recommendations to leadership proactively. - Ensure financial data integrity across all integrated platforms; participate in IT security and access reviews tied to financial systems. Data Analysis & Reporting: - Own heavy financial and operational data analysis across large, complex datasets from billing systems, Sal...