Controller

Legatis Legatis is an Obra Capital–backed firm that acquires and manages complex legacy tort and environmental liability portfolios across a multi-entity structure. We are hiring our first dedicated Controller to own the accounting function end to end and lead the implementation of a new multi-entity ERP that will replace our current outsourced bookkeeping. Legatis is an Obra Capital–backed firm that acquires and manages complex legacy tort and environmental liability portfolios across a multi-entity structure. We are hiring our first dedicated Controller to own the accounting function end to end and lead the implementation of a new multi-entity ERP that will replace our current outsourced bookkeeping. This is a build-and-operate role for someone who wants ownership, not a seat in a large hierarchy. Purchase accounting, complex technical GAAP, and tax provision computation are handled by our external CPA and tax firms — you will implement their guidance and own the numbers operationally. You will not be expected to be the technical-accounting expert of last resort. Key Responsibilities Own the general ledger, close, and financial statements across entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation Bank reconciliations, sub-ledger tie-outs, and internal controls Run the full accounts-payable and treasury operation: payment execution, wire approval, cash positioning, and banking administration Lead ERP implementation as the in-house business owner, partnering with an implementation consultant on configuration, then own and maintain the system in steady state Build scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls as the business transitions from outsourced bookkeeping to an internal finance function Establish and own the monthly close calendar, ensuring timely reconciliations, review procedures, and reporting deliverables Coordinate with external audit, tax, technical-accounting firms, banks, and other outside advisors Required Qualifications and Experience CPA with 7–12 years of accounting experience, including public accounting; financial services sector preferred At least one company-side audit cycle Multi-entity accounting experience Ability to manage people, processes, and projects Comfort operating lean and owning process, not just executing it Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large, messy, or incomplete data sets Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders Hands‑on experience implementing or migrating to an ERP #J-18808-Ljbffr