Legal Entity Controller

Overview

• Lead financial reporting and accounting operations for legal entities within a global financial services organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and statutory reporting requirements with precision and integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage strategic investments and transactions effectively.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial workflows and reporting systems.
• Support internal and external reporting, including earnings releases and investor communications.
• Maintain a strong SOX controls environment, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate with tax and strategic teams on accounting and disclosure requirements.
• Contribute to the development of innovative financial solutions and reporting platforms.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage entity-level accounting, including journal entries, analytics, and revenue recognition processes.
• Collaborate with deal professionals and senior management on strategic investment reporting.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly transaction fee preparation and revenue share reporting.
• Lead quarterly pending deal processes and fund allocations.
• Assist with GAAP and Non-GAAP reconciliations and financial statement disclosures.
• Coordinate with finance teams on compensation and expense recording for strategic investments.
• Review balance sheet and income statement variance analysis for reporting presentations.
• Direct audits of statutory financial statements and review filings for accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related field required; CPA or CA preferred.
• 8-10 years of professional experience, ideally combining Big 4 and private sector roles.
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with GP Accounting and strategic investment processes preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting platforms, such as iLevel.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across departments and senior management.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a strong SOX controls environment.