Description

Our Story

Litera, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a fast-growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Controller reports directly to the VP, Controller and is a key member of the controllership function, working alongside Senior and Executive Leadership providing contributions to our department’s operational accounting, cyclical closing and reporting cycles, GAAP/Compliance reporting and technical accounting workstreams. The ideal candidate for this role will have an accounting/finance background, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to excel in a rapidly changing environment. This is a people-manager position that has direct reports.

• Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures
• Establishes reporting strategies by establishing critical measurements, identifying system requirements, gaps and necessary changes
• Prepare studies, reports, analysis and recommendations for budgets, forecasts, financial plans, statistical reports, and business forecasts.
• Oversee preparation and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Ensures that reports, filings, and documentation complies with Company’s regulations, professional standards and requirements
• Advises management of trends and changes in reporting requirements
• Participate in general ledger maintenance and monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and segments
• Planning, organizing and coordinating the year-end close process with internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Oversees team of staff and senior accountants providing leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer to the team. Participates in ad-hoc projects, requests and initiatives
• Directly supporting the Company’s consolidation and intercompany efforts
• Participate in accounting for complex areas including business combinations, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, and leasing transactions Identify and drive improvements and efficiencies in process and systems
• A passion for developing people, and an attitude of continuous development

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance field
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
• CPA certification required
• 5+ years leadership experience
• International exposure and experience working in a global environment
• Proven expertise in GAAP accounting regulations, practices and standards
• Experience in preparation and analysis of finance reports, budgeting, forecasting and product costing
• Technologically competent, NetSuite and other SaaS based reporting, processing and operational tools
• Self-starter attitude that originates and develops constructive, creative ideas

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience in merger/acquisition due diligence and business valuation
• Understanding of public company requirements

Why Litera?

We strive to stay current with all employment trends and prioritize flexibility, employee well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Most of our employees are fully remote, and we do not have a return-to-office plan as we are more successful working remotely. Our generous PTO and ten flexible holidays promote work-life balance. And all our employees are encouraged to access personal development courses and tools in our internal learning management system.

Litera is an equal opportunity employer, and proud to be committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

Note: As we continually reevaluate pay transparency rules and requirements, in order to ensure we are compliant, we believe a direct approach to be most accurate. If you are a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio or Washington resident and this role is physically available in your state or classified as remote, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email identifying the title of the role you are interested in and the state you reside in to [email protected].