Senior Controller – Global MSO, US GAAP, Equity

Lawhive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation

401k Matching

Equity Options

Job summary

Lawhive, a London-headquartered regulated law firm with US expansion, seeks a Controller to lead accounting for the MSO at group level, owning the integrity of financial records, the monthly close, and consolidated reporting across the platform and its affiliated 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.

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 organisational 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 standardising 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 optimise accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finan

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Lawhive, a London-headquartered regulated law firm with US expansion, seeks a Controller to lead accounting for the MSO at group level, owning the integrity of financial records, the monthly close, and consolidated reporting across the platform and its affiliated 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.