Financial Controller

Lawhive

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with full-cycle close and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations, including intercompany transactions.
  • Proven track record of managing external audits and interacting with auditors or tax advisors.
  • Solid understanding of internal controls and process design. 
  • Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for accurate financial reporting.
  • Lead consolidation and intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities.
  • Maintain general ledger and accounting policies per US GAAP standards.
  • Oversee core accounting functions including AP, AR, and payroll accounting.
  • Design and implement internal controls to safeguard financial data integrity.
  • Manage annual audits, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements in coordination with tax advisors.
  • Research technical accounting standards and ensure proper compliance.
  • Support integration of acquired firms into accounting practices.
  • Partner with financial planning to reconcile budget forecasts with actuals.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover.
  • Vacation: 20 days of paid time off, plus 11 Federal holidays and 1 day of Birthday leave.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions up to 2% of salary.
  • Equity opportunities in Lawhive LTD.
Full Job Description
The Role

The Controller leads the accounting function for the Management Services Organization (MSO) at the group/holdco level, owning the integrity of financial records, the monthly close, and consolidated financial reporting across the platform and its affiliated legal entities. This hands-on leader is responsible for accounting operations, internal controls, technical accounting, and compliance, and for building scalable processes and systems that support a growing multi-entity organization. The Controller partners closely with finance, operations, and advisors to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.

What You'll Do

  • Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial statements for the MSO and its affiliated entities.
  • Lead consolidation and intercompany accounting across a multi-entity structure, including eliminations and entity-level reporting.
  • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Oversee core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations.
  • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Manage the annual audit and any reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and preparing required schedules and support.
  • Oversee compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory filing requirements in coordination with external tax advisors.
  • Research and document technical accounting matters and ensure appropriate treatment and disclosure.
  • Support integration of acquired firms, including onboarding to accounting systems, aligning policies, and standardizing the chart of accounts.
  • Partner with FP&A/finance to reconcile actuals to budget and forecast and to support management and investor reporting.
  • Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience owning the full-cycle close and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations, including intercompany transactions.
  • Experience managing external audits and working with auditors and tax advisors.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and process design.
  • Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


Interview process
  • Introductory call with our Talent team
  • 1:1 with your hiring manager
  • Cross-functional team interview
  • Values interview with one of our Founders
  • We offer!


Benefits
  • Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover
  • Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave
  • 401k: Matching contribution up to 2% of salary
  • Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD

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