AVP, Legal Entity Controller (SPAC)

Confidential; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading financial services organization, seeks an Assistant Vice President, Legal Entity Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple legal entities. The role reports to the Financial Controller and partners with Corporate Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accurate GAAP reporting and strong controls.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, consolidate SPAC activities, review SEC filings, and drive process improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience within financial services, public accounting, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience with SEC reporting preferred.
• Prior Big Four public accounting experience highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle, Essbase, HFM or similar systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal entity controller support and financial oversight for SPACs and related entities under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting, Legal, Tax, Technical Accounting, Treasury, and Cash Management teams to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial analysis and advisory activities related to new transactions, business initiatives, and legal entity structure changes.
• Manage month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries related to investment activities, financing transactions, expense accruals, intercompany transactions, cash activities, and income taxes.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements and supporting disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review SEC filings, including Forms S-1, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, S-4, and other recurring or ad hoc filings.
• Support entity administration activities, including invoice processing, wire payments, and operational documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation, evaluate accrual adequacy, and identify and escalate significant issues to management.
• Assist with external audit requests and coordinate responses to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in special projects supporting Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Essbase

HFM

Job description

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal Entity Controller to join its Finance team. This role reports to the Financial Controller and plays a key role in supporting accounting, financial reporting, and control functions across a portfolio of legal entities. The position offers exposure to complex transactions, entity structures, regulatory reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration within a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal entity controller support and financial oversight for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and related entities under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting, Legal, Tax, Technical Accounting, Treasury, and Cash Management teams to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial analysis and advisory activities related to new transactions, business initiatives, and legal entity structure changes.
• Manage month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries related to:
• Investment activities
• Financing transactions
• Expense accruals
• Intercompany transactions
• Cash activities
• Income taxes
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements and supporting disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review SEC filings, including Forms S-1, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, S-4, and other recurring or ad hoc filings.
• Support entity administration activities, including invoice processing, wire payments, and operational documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation, evaluate accrual adequacy, and identify and escalate significant issues to management.
• Assist with external audit requests and coordinate responses to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in special projects supporting Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience within financial services, public accounting, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience with SEC reporting and legal entity accounting preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four firm, is highly desirable.
• Experience with financial reporting and ERP platforms such as Oracle, Essbase, HFM, or similar systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting SPACs, investment vehicles, or complex legal entity structures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and operational teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and strong internal controls.