Assistant Controller

The Role

Legora is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting operations during the company's next phase of growth. This leader will be a key member of the controllership organization, overseeing Corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll globally, and help build a best-in-class accounting function that is accurate, efficient, well-controlled, and business-enabling.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including the monthly close, consolidation, financial reporting support, and control environment execution, while also driving process and AI automation initiatives that improve scale and decision support. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who combines operational rigor with a continuous improvement mindset and is comfortable driving change across a multi-entity, multi-GAAP group.

What You'll Do

• Lead Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll globally, ensuring related accounting, controls, and reporting are executed accurately and on time across all entities

• Lead intercompany and international accounting, including management of third-party accounting providers, accounting for intercompany funding, and operational coordination across entities

• Manage the operational accounting leadership team, including the Accounting Manager, AP Manager, AR Manager, and payroll managers, as well as offshore team members

• Serve as the first escalation point for day-to-day accounting questions across the team

• Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing team, creating clear accountability, strong development paths, and a culture of operational excellence

• Strengthen the internal control environment, including SOX readiness and execution, process documentation and control design

• Operationalize accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the business, partnering with Technical Accounting on implementation of new standards and positions

• Lead the design and execution of scalable accounting processes that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support a high-growth SaaS environment

• Identify and implement workflow improvement and AI automation opportunities across the close and accounting operations lifecycle

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; a foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) plus in-house experience at a high-growth or multinational company

• CPA, ACA, or equivalent qualification

• Hands-on experience running a multi-entity close and consolidation, including intercompany and FX

• Knowledge of US GAAP; exposure to IFRS or local GAAP frameworks (e.g., K3, FRS 102) is a plus

• Experience being audited: you know what auditors need, how to prepare defensible workpapers, and how to keep an audit moving

• Strong systems orientation; ERP implementation or migration experience is a significant plus

What's In It For You

• Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America.

• Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.

• Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.

• In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders and company provided lunch daily.

• Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision

  • Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente

  • HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)

  • Dental plans via MetLife

  • Vision plans via Vision Care

  Family Support

  • Generous parental leave

  • Free access to Maven Clinic

  • Dependent Care FSA

  • Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents

  Additional Perks

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

  • Life Insurance + STD/LTD

  • 401(K) with generous company match

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more

Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.