Requirements: English
Company: Bighornlaw
Region: Fully , Wallis
Our Controller is responsible for managing the intercompany accounting between our 2 entities, building financial operations infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers the opportunity to create and improve financial processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the companys long-term success.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional, proactive self-starter, and strong problem-solver.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, reflecting any C-Corp-specific adjustments (e.g., stockholders equity, corporate tax provisions).
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and/or preparers on the corporate return (Form 1120), ensure accurate calculation of deferred tax assets/liabilities, and manage multi-state filings.
- If audited or reviewed financials are required (for investors or lenders), serve as the point person for external auditors, ensuring the companys books and records are audit-ready.
- Implement a SOX Lite framework for internal financial controls as preparation for further scale in 25 and 26.
- Build and maintain a robust control environment (segregation of duties, approval workflows) to reduce financial errors and fraud risks.
- Coordinate closely with any board committees (e.g., Audit Committee) to align governance processes with stakeholder expectations.
Intercompany Accounting
- Establish and maintain consistent, long-term policies for allocating costs, revenue, and services among multiple entities.
- Ensure robust arms-length documentation for all intercompany transactions to avoid regulatory scrutiny and support lender requirements.
- Regularly update processes and controls as the organizational structure evolves over time (e.g., new subsidiaries, future acquisitions).
Equity & Compensation Oversight
- Ensure authorized shares, different share classes, and equity compensation grants are accurately tracked in both the general ledger and the cap table.
- Oversee 409A valuations (if issuing options) and ensure proper expense recognition under ASC 718, maintaining compliance and clarity for employees and investors.
Referral Fee Reconciliation
- Maintain a clear, standardized process for logging all incoming referral fees, matching each payment to the corresponding Referral Partner.
- Work closely with Referral Partners to confirm metrics (e.g., leads or conversions) that trigger referral fees, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and minimizing potential disputes.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of software solutions or processes that automate fee tracking and reconciliation, reducing manual errors and enhancing reporting accuracy.
Additional Duties
- Participate in any additional tasks assigned by leadership related to finance or accounting.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to take initiative and solve problems independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce preferred).
- Track record of leading process improvement initiatives in a high-growth or early-stage company.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Leadership experience, including coaching and mentoring team members.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those an individual must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a personal computer.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Sensory abilities, including eyesight, hearing, and dexterity are required for this role.
Compensation
$110,000 - $130,000 yearly
About TopDog Law
TopDog Law is made up of approachable, caring, friendly, and supportive people who want to see others succeed. We have built a wonderful, cohesive team that works well together and trusts each other to follow through on what we say were going to do. Our team is excited to get up and go to work every day and we reward hard work.
The culture here is EVERYTHING! Were upbeat, we enjoy our jobs, and when conflicts arise, we talk