Financial Controller

Lawhive • New York, NY

5d • $165,000 - $230,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager