Department: Operations
Reports To: Principal Administrator
Status: Exempt
Lead the Financial Future of Dinse
Dinse is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead and elevate our financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who thrives in both strategy and execution — someone who can ensure precision in the details while providing meaningful financial insight to firm leadership.
As Controller, you will own the finance function, oversee daily accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and provide the financial clarity that supports strong decision-making and long-term sustainability. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, a mentor to finance staff, and a steward of the firm’s financial integrity.
If you are analytical, collaborative, and driven by operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership & Reporting
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, trust accounts, and month-end close
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Monitor cash flow and provide responsive reporting to leadership
• Lead accounts payable and receivable functions
Budgeting & Strategic Planning
• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting and expense management
• Provide monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and forecasting
• Support long-term financial planning and fiscal sustainability
Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, State Bar regulations, IOLTA, and all federal/state/local requirements
• Oversee corporate tax filings in collaboration with external accountants
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
Leadership & Collaboration
• Supervise and mentor finance staff
• Manage relationships with accountants and vendors
• Collaborate with the Principal Administrator to improve operational processes
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
What You Bring
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Experience with budgeting and internal controls
• Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency
Preferred
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience with law firm financial management
• Familiarity with State Bar regulations and IOLTA
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 6–12 months:
• Financial statements are accurate, timely, and trusted
• Month-end close is efficient and predictable (within 10 business days)
• Budgets are realistic and clearly monitored
• Internal controls are documented and consistently followed
• Leadership has clear financial visibility for confident decision-making
• Finance operations run smoothly — with minimal surprises
Core Competencies
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly
• Collaborative and adaptable leadership style
• Results-oriented mindset
Why Join Dinse?
At Dinse, great people in a beautiful setting is just the beginning. We strive to offer competitive and generous benefits designed to support your health, growth, and future.
Our Benefits Include:
• Profit-sharing
• Bonus potential
• 401K
• Employer-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Investments in your continuing education and professional development
From spontaneous lunches to meaningful career development, Dinse isn’t just a place to work — it’s a place to learn, grow, and thrive.
To Apply:
Dinse has partnered with Dan Lyons from The Richards Group to guide this important search. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to dlyons@therichardsgrp.com, or reach out to Dan directly at 802-556-1167 with any questions. Applications, including a resume and cover letter, will be accepted until we have a strong candidate slate.
