Pernini Legal LLC ยท 1 day ago
Senior Controller
Pernini Legal LLC is seeking a Senior Controller to play a strategic leadership role within the Finance organization. The role involves overseeing all aspects of financial management, ensuring operational excellence, maximizing financial performance, and providing critical insights to executive leadership.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Partner with the CAO and executive team to shape and execute financial strategy, planning, and forecasting
Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures that enhance the company's financial operations and internal controls
Drive transformation initiatives in finance to improve operational efficiency and scalability
Oversee enterprise-wide cash management operations, ensuring optimal liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management
Manage relationships with banking partners and optimize cash positions across all accounts and entities
Ensure timely and accurate payment of financial obligations in compliance with company policies
Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements, management reports, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
Direct internal and external audits, tax filings, and all financial reporting to governing bodies
Ensure timely reporting and compliance with all legal and financial regulations
Supervise and mentor a team of 5-7 accounting and finance professionals (both exempt and non-exempt), including any external accounting resources
Build a high-performing finance team by fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and collaboration
Lead the company's budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct variance analysis to drive data-informed decision-making
Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial tools to improve workflow automation and reporting accuracy
Maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all accounting processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5-7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or senior-level role
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial analysis, and treasury operations
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience with ERP/accounting software such as AS400, McLeod, Procede, ADaM, or Great Plains
Experience in transportation, logistics, dealerships, manufacturing or related industries
Exposure to multi-entity or multi-national financial operations
Company
Pernini Legal LLC
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase