Corporate Controller

About the role

You 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. You will analyze financial results and play a pivotal role in the preparation for and execution of periodic audits, including for our international entities. This role requires routine interaction with department heads to ensure unknown or un-invoiced expenses are captured timely. You will oversee treasury and cash management, manage banking relationships, and coordinate external debt activities and compliance. You will ensure that company financial records and reports are maintained in strict compliance with company policies and US GAAP. In the first 12 months, you will be deeply involved in supporting the preparation for an upcoming due diligence as a central figure in this process.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Orchestrate and supervise the global accounting teams, including revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll, resolving daily technical accounting queries.
• Oversee all aspects of accounting and ensure the month-end 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 present monthly financial statements to management and support the development and preparation of the 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.
• Assist in the preparation for an upcoming due diligence as a central figure in this process, including support for the payment of special dividends and potential M&A opportunities.
• Manage banking relationships and coordinate external debt activities and compliance.
• Ensure that company financial records and reports are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP (accrual basis), preparing monthly, quarterly draft financial statements, forecasts, account reconciliations, and other required documents.
• Build strong relationships within the accounting and overall finance teams, as well as cross-functionally, to support the company's business needs.
• Ensure a strong internal financial control environment across the entire accounting team and help identify and 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 and reconciliations.
• Establish solid working relationships with audit, tax, and accounting vendors and serve as the primary point of coordination with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Operate within a fast-growing dynamic environment, demonstrating a willingness to pitch in and support other areas as needed.

Requirements

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• You hold a CPA certification.
• You bring 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including public accounting or Big 4 experience.
• You have direct experience with month-end close processes and US GAAP reporting.
• You have experience managing treasury and cash management functions.
• You have experience overseeing tax and statutory financial statement compliance.
• You have hands-on experience with global accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• You demonstrate a proven track record of building strong relationships with audit, tax, and accounting vendors.
• You are authorized to work in the United States and do not require work authorization sponsorship from Axiom for this role now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience in an alternative legal services, professional services, or private equity environment.
• Experience with Salesforce and Billtrust.

Practical notes

This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and operates under a hybrid work model. There may be occasional travel requirements, and the role is exempt from standard visa sponsorship constraints for authorized candidates.