Controller

Legatis; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Legatis is seeking its first dedicated Controller to own the accounting function end to end and lead the implementation of a new multi-entity ERP that will replace current outsourced bookkeeping. This build-and-operate role focuses on ownership of accounting processes, not just execution, with external CPA and tax firms handling tax provisions and technical GAAP guidance.

You will own the general ledger, close, and consolidation across entities, manage bank reconciliations, AP, and treasury, and

Qualifications

• CPA required with public accounting background preferred.
• Experience auditing and consolidating multi-entity books.
• Experience implementing or migrating to an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, close, and financial statements across entities with intercompany eliminations and consolidation.
• Manage bank reconciliations, sub-ledger tie-outs, and internal controls.
• Run full accounts-payable and treasury operations including payments, wire approvals, cash positioning, and banking administration.
• Lead ERP implementation as in-house owner, coordinating with an external consultant and then maintaining the system.
• Build scalable accounting processes, policies and controls as the business moves from outsourced bookkeeping to internal finance.
• Establish and own the monthly close calendar with timely reconciliations, reviews, and reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate with external audit, tax, technical accounting firms, banks, and other advisors.

Skills

CPA

People management

Project management

ERP implementation

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Legatis

Legatis is an Obra Capital–backed firm that acquires and manages complex legacy tort and environmental liability portfolios across a multi-entity structure. We are hiring our first dedicated Controller to own the accounting function end to end and lead the implementation of a new multi-entity ERP that will replace our current outsourced bookkeeping.

Legatis is an Obra Capital–backed firm that acquires and manages complex legacy tort and environmental liability portfolios across a multi-entity structure. We are hiring our first dedicated Controller to own the accounting function end to end and lead the implementation of a new multi-entity ERP that will replace our current outsourced bookkeeping.

This is a build-and-operate role for someone who wants ownership, not a seat in a large hierarchy. Purchase accounting, complex technical GAAP, and tax provision computation are handled by our external CPA and tax firms — you will implement their guidance and own the numbers operationally. You will not be expected to be the technical-accounting expert of last resort.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, close, and financial statements across entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation
• Bank reconciliations, sub-ledger tie-outs, and internal controls
• Run the full accounts-payable and treasury operation: payment execution, wire approval, cash positioning, and banking administration
• Lead ERP implementation as the in-house business owner, partnering with an implementation consultant on configuration, then own and maintain the system in steady state
• Build scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls as the business transitions from outsourced bookkeeping to an internal finance function
• Establish and own the monthly close calendar, ensuring timely reconciliations, review procedures, and reporting deliverables
• Coordinate with external audit, tax, technical-accounting firms, banks, and other outside advisors

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA with 7–12 years of accounting experience, including public accounting; financial services sector preferred
• At least one company-side audit cycle
• Multi-entity accounting experience
• Ability to manage people, processes, and projects
• Comfort operating lean and owning process, not just executing it
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large, messy, or incomplete data sets
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
• Hands‑on experience implementing or migrating to an ERP