Corporate paralegal Jobs in Columbia, MO

Position OverviewThe Corporate Controller plays a key leadership role in managing accounting processes and integrating financial data across a diverse portfolio of operating companies. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and strategic accounting functions that enhance enterprise-wide decision-making, supports investment strategies, and drives value creation. The Corporate Controller will oversee multi-entity accounting consolidation, maintain internal controls, and implement best practices aligned with the needs of a dynamic family office structure.This position requires a strategic leader ideally with deep expertise in multi-entity consolidations and accounting across multiple industries . The ideal candidate will balance strong technical accounting acumen with a hands-on, collaborative approach to working with portfolio company leadership, ensuring alignment with the overall financial strategy of the firm.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee multi-entity accounting reporting and consolidations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic insights and financial recommendations to senior leadership, investment teams, and portfolio company executives.
• Partner with operating company leadership and team members to drive consistent financial reporting standards and key performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Prepare and present financial reports to leadership / stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial performance narratives.Accounting Operations & Process Optimization
• Direct centralized accounting operations across the family office and portfolio companies, including general ledger management, and various types of financial statement accounting.
• Drive automation and scalable accounting processes to enhance reporting efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve real-time decision-making.Risk Management & Compliance
• Ensure financial controls, risk management policies, and compliance frameworks are upheld across all entities, aligning with industry best practices.
• Lead / liaison internal and external audit processes, tax compliance efforts, and regulatory reporting, working closely with auditors and external advisors.Strategic & Cultural Integration
• Align accounting strategies with the investment and operational goals of the family office and portfolio companies.
• Assist in financial due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and ongoing financial governance for new investments.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance finance culture , ensuring knowledge-sharing and financial discipline across the organization.Key Qualifications & Competencies
• Experience and strong understanding of multi-entity financial consolidation, investment accounting, and private equity structures.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Expertise in GAAP, financial controls, and technical accounting
• Experience working within a private equity, family office, or investment environment is a plus
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring accounting teams , fostering a culture of excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing accounting system implementations and driving process automation at scale.Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably within a private equity, family office, or multi-entity environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience , with demonstrated success in managing teams across multiple business units.
• Experience with investment accounting, multi-entity financial consolidations, and financial reporting for private equity-backed companies .
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting softwareWhy Join Us?
• Direct impact on the financial success of a diversified investment platform .
• Exposure to a wide range of asset classes, from real estate to acquisitions.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team that values innovation and strategic thinking.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and long-term growth opportunities.