Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

a legal-tech startup working with some of the biggest names in the industry is finally ready to bring accounting fully in-house. The books currently run on quickbooks, and this is a true standalone controller role: you'll be the first real accounting hire, reporting directly to the ceo/founder, with total ownership of the function and full visibility.

hybrid setup with offices in jersey city --> must have a cpa, audit foundation, and experience building an accounting function and processes from the ground up

amazing benefits/total package if you're looking for a place to call home for the next 10+ years.

• the close: monthly and quarterly, from gl and accruals through gaap financials, built and run your way
• executive reporting: p&l by department and client segment, margin analysis, and the kpis that actually drive decisions
• banking and key relationships: you become the face of finance to the bank, pension advisor/tpa, peo, tax preparer, auditors, and insurance broker
• cash and the credit facility: forecasting, covenants, draws, and repayments
• revenue cycle: ar and collections across the client base, plus ap and vendor payments
• people finance: payroll and benefits through the peo, plus the company pension plan alongside the tpa (contributions, testing, filings)
• budgeting and forecasting: annual budget and rolling forecasts with legal, sales, and tech leads
• systems and controls: upgrade from quickbooks, choose the tools, and build internal controls designed for a firm handling confidential client financial and contract data
• risk and vendors: insurance renewals (e&o, cyber, gl) and the company's own vendor contracts

• active cpa (required) with an audit foundation
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including building or bringing an accounting function in-house
• strong gaap command, including revenue recognition for services and subscription models
• professional services, financial services, or data/analytics background preferred
• familiarity with peo and co-employment payroll structures and multi-state compliance
• erp fluency and comfort connecting billing, crm, and time-tracking systems
• rock-solid discretion with sensitive client and company data