Controller

Company Description Efird, Hoselton & Comer PLLC is a boutique commercial real estate law firm based in Charlotte, NC. Team members collaborate closely with clients and colleagues, working in a setting that values integrity, professional growth, and dependable service. The environment is structured yet supportive, offering opportunities to develop technical expertise and build strong client relationships. Joining the firm means contributing to a trusted practice that plays a key role in clients’ projects.

Role Description The Controller is a full-time position responsible for overseeing the firm’s internal office and financial operations. This hybrid role is based in Charlotte, NC, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the general billing, reconciliation, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and monitoring cash flow. The Controller will develop and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role also involves coordinating with partners and staff on financial reporting, assisting with audits, and identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting, reconciliation and billing skills.
• Proficiency in cash flow analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Comfort with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis tools; ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, including working with partners, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a hybrid environment.