Financial Controller: GAAP, Consolidations & Equity

Lawhive Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation: 20 days + holidays

401k: Matching up to 2%

Equity options

Job summary

Lawhive Ltd. in New York is seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for the Management Services Organization (MSO) at the group level.

You will own the integrity of financial records, monthly close, and consolidated reporting across multiple entities. You will manage core accounting operations, internal controls, and technical accounting, partnering with finance, operations, and external auditors to ensure timely and reliable financial information for decision

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

US GAAP

Full close ownership

Multi-entity consolidations

External audits

Internal controls

ERP systems & Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Lawhive Ltd. in New York is seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for the Management Services Organization (MSO) at the group level.

You will own the integrity of financial records, monthly close, and consolidated reporting across multiple entities. You will manage core accounting operations, internal controls, and technical accounting, partnering with finance, operations, and external auditors to ensure timely and reliable financial information for decision