Albany, NY | Full-time | $80,000 – $100,000
Take the Next Step in Your Finance Career at Tully Rinckey PLLC
Tully Rinckey PLLC is seeking an experienced Deputy Controller to join our Finance leadership team in Albany, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to support a growing national law firm while contributing to daily accounting operations, financial management, and process improvement within a multi-entity professional services environment.
As Deputy Controller, you will help manage the firm’s accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic financial initiatives. You will work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO, while providing guidance to accounting staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Job Description:
The Deputy Controller supports the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and assists the Firm’s Controller in overseeing the firm’s financial management and reporting. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with leadership, process improvement, and strategic collaboration. You will:
- Assist in managing daily accounting operations across multiple firm entities
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, reports, and account analyses
- Support month-end close processes and reconciliations
- Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Collaborate with the Controller, CFO and leadership team on financial strategy, process improvements, and operational efficiencies
- Work closely with external CPA firms on tax accounting, audits, and year-end initiatives
- Prepare and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Oversee cash management and support optimal cash flow practices
- Perform and review general ledger activity and related accounting functions
- Review payroll bi-weekly
- Participate in regular in-office meetings, training, and cross-department collaboration
What Are We Looking For?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
- CPA or CMA preferred, but not required
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment
- Experience with cash basis accounting
- Strong working knowledge of modern accounting systems and financial applications
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- A hands-on approach with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Aderant experience is a plus
- QuickBooks experience is a plus
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 per year
Benefits:
Beginning January 1, 2026, Tully Rinckey implemented significant enhancements to its compensation and benefits programs. Tully Rinckey employees receive a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- No-cost health insurance for single employee plans
- Free dental and vision coverage
- 100% employer match on 401(k) contributions up to 6% for full-time employees.
- Three weeks of paid time off after 18 months of full-time employment.
These enhancements, combined with the firm’s continued strategic growth, reflect Tully Rinckey’s commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace for its professional staff. For more information regarding opportunities at Tully Rinckey, please visit: https://www.tullylegal.com/our-firm/careers/
Why join our Albany team?
Our state-of-the-art headquarters in the Capital Region offers a modern, collaborative workspace equipped with advanced technology and amenities designed to support you. Take advantage of our training room, conference rooms, fitness center, and wellness room—providing essential support for your well-being and professional growth as you dedicate yourself to advancing your legal career. Located in vibrant Albany, our office provides easy access to excellent dining, cultural activities, and outdoor recreation—perfectly balancing a rewarding legal career with a high quality of life. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a firm-wide commitment to attorney development, our Albany office is an exceptional place to advance your career.
Tully Rinckey PLLC has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. Attorneys and staff enjoy a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance, while providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to client success. This distinction underscores our dedication to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver exceptional service.