VP, Global Control & Accounting
Location: Chicago (Hybrid)
About Axiom:
As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. Axiom's network of 14,000+ legal professionals includes 4,000+ lawyers with Fortune 500 experience, delivering AI-enabled legal services across more than 12 practice areas. Trusted by 75% of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market leaders, Axiom ranks #1 among Alternative Legal Service Providers in 8 of 9 performance categories — including talent quality, breadth, productivity, and client experience — according to a top 5 global consulting firm. Across more than 3,000 engagements annually in 6 regions and 4 continents, 93% of clients rate Axiom lawyers as good as or better than top law firm attorneys, with 96% client satisfaction and measurable cost savings that reduce outside counsel spend without sacrificing quality. Stop overpaying for law firm work. Start with Axiom.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will lead the global accounting, tax, treasury, and financial reporting operations of the Company with overall responsibility for all aspects of the monthly close process. They will be responsible for analyzing financial results and will play a pivotal role in the preparation for & execution of periodic audits, including for our international entities. This role will also be required to routinely interact with the heads of other departments to ensure unknown/un-invoiced expenses are captured timely.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the Global Accounting teams (including Revenue/AR, AP and Payroll) and resolves daily team technical accounting queries.
• Oversee all aspects of accounting and ensure the month close is completed accurately per US GAAP and within the monthly close cycle, including the preparation and review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals.
• Prepare and presents monthly financial statements to management and support development and preparation of monthly management accounting package
• Oversee tax and statutory financial statement compliance with applicable international and domestic regulations
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time, on short notice from Management.
• Oversee treasury and cash management functions, including liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
• Being owned by Private Equity, assist in the preparation for an upcoming due diligence and be a central figure in this potential due diligence, be involved in the payment of special dividends and assist in potential buying M&A opportunities
• Manage banking relationships and coordinate external debt activities and compliance
• Ensure that company financial records & reports are maintained in compliance with company policies & US GAAP (accrual basis). Responsible for preparing monthly/quarterly draft financial statements, forecasts, account reconciliations & other documents to ensure this compliance.
• Build strong relationships within the accounting and overall finance teams, as well as cross-functionally in order to support the Company’s business needs
• Ensure a strong internal financial control environment across the entire accounting team and help identify & drive continuous process improvements.
• Ensure thoughtful, timely and accurate research and documentation of technical accounting matters
• Ensure only valid expenses with proper management authorization are paid.
• Review balance sheet account schedules & reconciliations.
• Establish solid working relationships with audit, tax, and accounting vendors & service providers and serve as the primary point of coordination with external auditors and tax advisors
• This is a fast-growing dynamic environment & the candidate must have willingness to pitch-in when asked to support other areas.
In the first 12 months, the Controller will need to spend time understanding the current organization and processes. In addition, the successful candidate will focus on the following accountabilities:
• Learn the key aspects of the unique business model and understand performance beyond just the numbers, both in terms of current performance as well as long-term strategic plans.
• Develop relationships across the organization. The successful candidate will need to understand the needs of each function and develop a more client service orientation for the finance organization. The challenge will be to help install processes and controls without negatively impacting a strong growth culture.
• Review and improve key processes, including the order to cash process for improvements and compliance
• Partner with the IT organization to ensure that the systems of the company meet the needs of today and the future.
About You
• Qualified CPA (or equivalent), ideally trained within a Big Four accounting firm
• Strong technical accounting background with a desire to continue developing expertise
• Experience across core finance areas, including some exposure to tax and treasury
• Comfortable operating in a global, complex environment with US GAAP knowledge
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to resolve technical accounting matters
• Interest in or exposure to real estate is advantageous, with scope to take ownership in this area over time
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and at a detailed level
Axiom’s total rewards philosophy is to be transparent and equitable with all job candidates. The annual base salary range for this role located in Chicago, Illinois is $200,000 - $230,000 + 30% bonus depending on experience. You can also participate in our benefits programs that include healthcare, life and disability coverage, 401K with company match, paid sick and personal time off, paid parental leave and more. Please note that the final compensation is determined by several considerations, including the quality of your experience and expertise, your ability to immediately contribute to Axiom, your potential to move up to the next level, the market you are located in, and other business considerations.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
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