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Financial Controller (Ad Agency)

Aquent Talent

Our ad agency client is looking for a Controller . This is a full time, hybrid role in New York, NY (3 days onsite / 2 remote).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Own the month-end close calendar/checklist, journal entries (recurring, prepaid, accruals, reclasses), and review of bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Manage revenue accounting, including revenue schedules, income-only entries, and deferred revenue

Deliver monthly management reporting Flash Report, financials package, including the budget vs actual variance analysis

Handle external/consolidated reporting in Jedox (MR) and Lucanet (semi-annual financials, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations), plus LR liquidity reporting and ad-hoc requests

Budget & Forecast

Lead annual budget cycle and maintain the budget model, including forecast updates and scenario builds

Submit forecasts and budgets via Jedox and run the revenue forecast meeting

Accounts Payable and T&E

Review bi-weekly AP reports and approve payment batches and ACH Positive Pay

Oversee new vendor setup and W-9 collection/maintenance

Manage the Center T&E platform and approve Purchase Card Request Forms (DocuSign) and expense reimbursement requests

Maintain and update T&E policy

Other

Review client SOWs, estimates, and media authorization forms (MAFs), and perform client/job reconciliations

Produce weekly AR aging, monthly hours and utilization reporting, and support client cash collections

Review bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll registers and invoices, and quarterly/annual payroll tax filings (941, W-2, state)

Coordinate quarterly Serviceplan internal audits and support external financial audit and income-tax returns (PBC schedules, auditor/preparer follow-up)

Manage tax and regulatory filings annual 1099s, NY Commercial Rent Tax, Sales & Use Tax (where applicable), business licenses, and state registration renewals

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong organizational and project management skills

Self-starter with proven ability to independently lead and complete projects

Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and accounting best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen

Effective communicator with stakeholders, clients, and internal teams

ERP system proficiency and hands-on experience with consolidation/planning tools (Jedox, Lucanet); advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies

Experience managing audit cycles (internal and financial) and coordinating tax compliance (income, sales/use, 1099, local filings)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA a plus

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or senior accounting role

Advertising/media agency experience strongly preferred

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