Financial Controller

Lawhive Inc.

Job Overview

Location

New York City

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Financial 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.
• The role involves owning the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial statements for the MSO and its affiliated entities.
• The Controller leads consolidation and intercompany accounting across a multi-entity structure, including eliminations and entity-level reporting.
• The role requires maintaining the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP.
• The Financial Controller oversees core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations.
• The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• The Financial Controller manages the annual audit and any reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and preparing required schedules and support.
• The role requires overseeing compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory filing requirements in coordination with external tax advisors.
• The Financial Controller researches and documents technical accounting matters and ensures appropriate treatment and disclosure.
• The role involves supporting integration of acquired firms, including onboarding to accounting systems, aligning policies, and standardizing the chart of accounts.
• The Financial Controller partners with FP&A/finance to reconcile actuals to budget and forecast and to support management and investor reporting.
• The role requires evaluating, implementing, and optimizing accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

🎯 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.

🏖️ 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.

Skills & Technologies

Onsite

Degree Required

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About Lawhive Inc.

Lawhive is a legal tech company that provides a comprehensive platform designed to streamline legal operations for law firms. Their AI-powered solution automates administrative tasks, manages client communication, and organizes case documents, allowing legal professionals to focus more on practicing law and less on paperwork. The platform aims to enhance efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and improve client service delivery. By integrating features like intelligent document analysis, automated billing, and secure client portals, Lawhive empowers law firms of all sizes to modernize their workflows and achieve greater productivity in a competitive legal landscape.

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