Strategic Controller & ERP Lead (Multi-Entity)

Legatis; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Legatis, backed by Obra Capital, seeks a hands-on leader to own and build our internal finance function. You will guide the numbers operationally, implement guidance from external CPA and tax firms, and drive an ownership mindset rather than a seat in a large hierarchy.

We are a small, collaborative team transforming from outsourced bookkeeping to an internal finance function, with multi-entity structure and cross‑entity consolidation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CPA with 7–12 years of accounting experience, including public accounting; financial services sector preferred.
• At least one company-side audit cycle and multi-entity accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large, messy, or incomplete data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, close, and financial statements across entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation.
• Lead ERP implementation as the in-house business owner, partnering with an implementation consultant.
• Establish scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls as the business transitions from outsourced bookkeeping to an internal finance function.

Skills

CPA certification

Public accounting experience

Excel skills

Data handling (large, messy data)

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Legatis, backed by Obra Capital, seeks a hands-on leader to own and build our internal finance function. You will guide the numbers operationally, implement guidance from external CPA and tax firms, and drive an ownership mindset rather than a seat in a large hierarchy.

We are a small, collaborative team transforming from outsourced bookkeeping to an internal finance function, with multi-entity structure and cross‑entity consolidation responsibilities.