Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting activities and strengthen financial operations for a growing media company based in New York, New York. This role will oversee reporting accuracy, compliance, and control effectiveness while helping the organization build a finance function that can scale with continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical guidance for senior leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the full accounting cycle, including period-end close, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, cash activity, and revenue-related accounting.
• Prepare timely financial reports and ensure all statements align with applicable U.S. accounting requirements while keeping policies current with emerging standards.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation to create efficient, repeatable, and audit-ready processes.
• Oversee tax and regulatory filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions in partnership with outside specialists as needed.
• Monitor commission reporting and perform reconciliations across revenue streams to support completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate equity-related accounting activities, maintain capitalization records, and manage supporting documentation alongside legal and finance stakeholders.
• Lead the annual external audit by organizing schedules, resolving requests, and guiding the process from planning through final completion.
• Evaluate financial systems and implement improvements to accounting tools, automation, and reporting workflows to increase speed, visibility, and control.
• Partner with executive leadership on treasury matters, banking relationships, financing support, and strategic decisions related to growth and international expansion.• 7+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, including ownership of close, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Strong background in financial statement preparation, annual reporting, and account reconciliation within U.S. GAAP-based environments.
• Experience managing external audits and working effectively with public accounting or audit partners.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, implementing controls, and supporting system or accounting software enhancements.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, payroll, fixed assets, and multi-entity or consolidated financial reporting.
• Familiarity with high-growth, startup, or digital media environments and the pace they require.
• Ability to support automation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar credential is a plus.