Axiom
Financial Services
CorporateController
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“Corporate Controller at Axiom. Skills: Global accounting, Financial reporting, Internal controls. Lead Global Accounting teams. Resolve technical accounting queries”
Industry & Context.
Resolve technical accounting matters
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPA or equivalent required, US GAAP knowledge required, 5+ years financial modeling experience
Nice to Have
Big Four trained preferred, Real estate exposure advantageous
What You'll Do.
Lead Global Accounting teams
Resolve technical accounting queries
Oversee accounting operations
Ensure accurate month close
Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial statements
Support management accounting package
Oversee tax compliance
Oversee statutory financial statement compliance
Perform accounting tasks
Perform financial tasks
Perform administrative tasks
Oversee treasury functions
Oversee cash management functions
Assist with due diligence preparation
Assist with special dividend payments
Assist with M&A opportunities
Manage banking relationships
Coordinate external debt activities
Ensure financial record compliance
Prepare draft financial statements
Prepare account reconciliations
Build accounting team relationships
Build finance team relationships
Build cross-functional relationships
Ensure internal financial control environment
Identify process improvements
Drive process improvements
Research technical accounting matters
Document technical accounting matters
Ensure valid expenses are paid
Review balance sheet schedules
Review balance sheet reconciliations
Establish vendor relationships
Coordinate with external auditors
Coordinate with tax advisors
Understand business model
Understand performance metrics
Develop organizational relationships
Understand functional needs
Develop client service orientation
Improve key processes
Ensure systems meet needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Accounting teams; Finance teams
Communication Scope
Financial statement presentation; Management reporting
Process & Methodology
Process improvement
Full Job Description
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 reconciliatio
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