Hearst Television Inc

Controller

Hearst Television Inc$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
  • Experience with large-scale ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Workday preferred)
  • Prior experience in healthcare, SaaS, or high-growth environments is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams while building scalable processes
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage month-end and year-end close processes for compliance with US GAAP
  • Ensure timely and accurate booking of revenue, expenses, and journal entries
  • Lead the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation
  • Manage capital expenditure tracking and approval workflows
  • Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud risk
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
  • Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering their development
  • Serve as a liaison to various departments to ensure accounting alignment with business activities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule eligibility depending on team structure and operational needs
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Homecare Homebase Corporate Controller will lead core accounting functions, ensure financial accuracy, and maintain the integrity of financial systems and internal controls. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process, managing accounting operations and policies, and supporting broader financial reporting and compliance initiatives. This role is a key partner to the finance leadership team and will contribute to the strategic development of scalable processes that support growth and financial transparency.

The Corporate Controller is a detail-oriented, technically strong accounting professional with leadership presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Operations
  • Oversee and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP
  • Ensure accurate and timely booking of all monthly revenue, expenses, accruals, and journal entries
  • Lead the review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with appropriate supporting documentation and variance analysis
  • Manage the corporate capital expenditure tracking and reporting process, including review and approval workflows
  • Establish, implement, and monitor robust internal controls to ensure data integrity, safeguard assets, and mitigate fraud risk

Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, relevant regulatory requirements, and audit standards
  • Support annual financial statement audit and any tax or compliance reviews as required
  • Maintain documentation and process narratives for SOX/internal control readiness

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support
  • Supervise and mentor accounting team members (including GL accountants and AP/AR staff), fostering development and accountability
  • Serve as a key liaison to FP&A, Operations, Revenue Cycle, and other departments to ensure accounting alignment with business activity
  • Assist with financial systems improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP optimization
  • Support the VP of Finance with ad hoc analyses, board presentations, and special projects as needed


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or controller-level role
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations
  • Experience with large-scale ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Workday > Oracle Fusion, Zuora, and Adaptive preferred)
  • Prior experience in healthcare, SaaS, or high-growth environments a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams, build scalable processes, and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills


WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is based in Dallas, TX and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, depending on team structure and operational needs.

About Hearst Television Inc

Hearst Television Inc is a broadcasting company that owns and operates 33 television stations in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York City. Hearst Television is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications, which is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. The company's stations reach approximately 21 million households across the United States, making it one of the largest television station groups in the country. Hearst Television's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
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Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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