Controller

BDG

$210K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
  • 10-15 years’ experience in both public accounting and private industry
  • Proven technical accounting skills, particularly in revenue recognition
  • Strong expertise in accounting systems and advanced Excel
  • Detail-oriented team player with a solutions-focused perspective
  • Proactive problem-solver with critical thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with executive leadership

Responsibilities

  • Oversee month-end close, preparing financial statements and streamlining the close process
  • Manage daily cash flow, forecasting and ensuring liquidity for operations
  • Collaborate with FP&A, Ad Revenue Operations, CFO, and CEO on financial reporting and strategy
  • Lead annual financial audit and support audited financial statements preparation
  • Review reconciliations and journal entries; perform variance analyses and ensure documentation
  • Mentor and guide the accounting team for professional growth and excellence
  • Prepare financial presentations for Board of Directors meetings
  • Oversee tax compliance and reporting, including state filings
  • Identify and solve complex problems to enhance departmental processes

Benefits

  • Hands-on management role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work alongside executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Involvement in strategic planning and process improvement initiatives
  • Comprehensive approach to financial oversight and audit management
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Bustle Digital Group accounting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, and reporting leadership with a strong desire to improve processes and controls.

The candidate must be a leader, have experience in managing teams, be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on financial policies and business opportunities. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is focused on process improvement, and has the passion to excel.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and handling advanced reconciliations, while working with the business stakeholders and the accounting team to reduce the number of days to close
  • Manage day-to-day cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring bank balances, and ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs and obligations.
  • Partner closely with FP&A, Ad Revenue Operations, the CFO, and CEO to align financial reporting, forecasting, and business decisions, providing timely insights to support strategic planning.
  • Lead the annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements
  • Review account reconciliations and journal entries; prepare variance analyses and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documented
  • Manage Accounting Team; provide mentorship and guidance while helping them to excel and grow in their roles
  • Prepare financial deck for quarterly and ad hoc Board of Director meetings
  • Oversee tax compliance and reporting, including state tax filings
  • Solve complex problems and contribute to improving processes within the department and company


Requirements

  • CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar
  • 10-15 years' experience, with a blend of public accounting firm and private industry experience
  • Strong and proven technical accounting skills, specifically revenue recognition, complex transactions, stock-based compensation
  • Strong Accounting systems and Excel skills
  • Detail oriented and organized team player with an ability to take a new perspective using existing solutions
  • Proactive attitude to bring up any issues and assist team with coming up with solutions
  • Critical thinker who can seek innovative solutions to complex business/technical issues
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of executive leadership


$210,000 - $220,000 a year

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