The Opportunity: Join TopDog Law and Build Something Meaningful

This role is an opportunity to:

• Join a rapidly growing national firm at a formative stage
• Make a visible, measurable impact on a rapidly growing business
• Grow your skills, responsibility, and influence as the firm scales
• Work alongside high-caliber, mission-driven teammates who care deeply about doing great work

We are looking for people who don’t just want a job, they want purpose and impact.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and maintain financial records
• Oversee monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Monitor financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies
• Maintain internal accounting controls and documentation
• Oversee relationships with banks and receipt of cash from US parent company
• Interface with US Accounting Team on intercompany transactions and global consolidations
• Serve as point of contact for all audit and tax matters and direct the work of the independent tax & audit firm

Process & Operational Support

• Help improve accounting workflows and financial processes
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records
• Support leadership with financial information and operational reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks

At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.

How This Role Drives the Business

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Controller based in Guatemala to oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations for our international team. This role will manage core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, tax compliance, and invoicing, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient financial processes.

The Controller will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting operational teams, and ensuring the company’s financial processes run smoothly. This position requires someone who is hands-on, process-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.

This role is critical to our success because it:

• Directly impacts [clients / revenue / case outcomes / team efficiency]
• Supports speed, quality, and consistency as we scale
• Helps protect and elevate the TopDog Law brand and client experience
• Strengthens the foundation needed to grow responsibly and sustainably

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6–12 months, success in this role looks like:

• Accurate and timely processing of financial transactions
• Organized and reliable accounting processes
• Strong communication with international teams
• Continuous improvement of accounting workflows and operational efficiency
• Maintaining compliance with all Guatemala tax requirements
• You consistently deliver on commitments with minimal oversight
• You proactively identify issues and propose solutions
• Your work raises the bar for quality, clarity, and follow-through
• You are viewed as a reliable, trusted partner by teammates and leaders
• You contribute positively to team energy, morale, and momentum

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, and accounting operations
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) – must be comfortable working with English-speaking teams
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to manage a general ledger with functional currency of USD and payroll transactions in GTQ
• Experience with accounting systems or ERP platforms (we use NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with U.S.-based companies or international teams
• Experience supporting growing organizations
• Familiarity with financial reporting and process improvement
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
• Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

About TopDog Law

TopDog Law is a nationally scaling, fully-integrated, personal injury law firm built for impact, excellence, and growth. We own the client experience end-to-end, from marketing and intake through litigation, because we believe how we do the work matters just as much as what we achieve.

We are building a high-performance, high-trust, no-ego culture where talented people do meaningful work, grow quickly, and take pride in what they build together. This is not a legacy law firm. This is a rocket ship, and we’re assembling the team that will take it to the next level.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love taking ownership and being held accountable, and want to be part of something you can help shape, not just maintain, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our Story

TopDog Law is not your typical law firm. We believe that world-class marketing, paired with exceptional legal talent and operations, creates better experiences and outcomes for clients and the business alike.

Over the past three years, we’ve grown 2–3x year over year, setting a new standard on the marketing side of the personal injury space and proving what’s possible when strategy, speed, and execution align. Now, we’re applying that same discipline and innovation to law firm operations, case management, and execution as we scale nationally and fully integrate.

We are intentionally building the infrastructure, systems, and teams needed to scale at a national level—without sacrificing quality, culture, or accountability. This is still the early stage of that journey, which means the people who join now have a real opportunity to help shape how the firm operates for years to come.

Who Thrives Here

We don’t hire based on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

You will thrive at TopDog Law if you:

Embrace Change

• You have a growth mindset and seek continuous improvement
• You welcome feedback and adapt quickly
• You ask “What’s next?” rather than “That’s not my job”

Are Committed to the Organization

• You care deeply about doing great work
• You have your teammates’ backs
• You’re here to build something meaningful and long-lasting

Bring an Upbeat, No-Ego Energy

• You show up positive, professional, and solutions-oriented
• You enjoy the work and respect the people around you
• You leave drama, negativity, and ego at the door

Take Ownership

• You do what you say you’ll do
• You follow through and communicate early when something’s off track
• You treat the business like it’s yours

Fast & Hungry

• You move with urgency and sound judgment
• You prioritize progress over perfection
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
• You seek feedback, stretch assignments, and more responsibility
• You’re motivated by growth, impact, and building something bigger than yourself

Why TopDog Law

• Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
• High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
• Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

Ready to Build With Us?

If you’re excited by ownership, accountability, growth, and the chance to help build something exceptional from the ground up - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of TopDog Law.