OverviewWe are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead our corporate accounting team, ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements, and drive financial excellence across our complex, multi-entity organization. This role is critical in overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, operational accounting, and internal controls for a publicly traded, multinational environment.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership:- Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including corporate accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
- Partner with regional finance leaders to ensure consistency in global accounting policies and procedures across all business units.
External Reporting & Compliance:- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
Technical Accounting:- Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations, foreign currency transactions, intercompany eliminations, leases (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation.
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company.
Process Improvement & Systems:- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, policies, and systems to support a scalable and efficient finance organization.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Team Leadership:- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Qualifications- CPA required.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Public company experience required, preferably within the advertising, media, or services industry.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
- Experience managing global, multi-currency consolidations across multiple legal entities.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally with senior leadership.
- Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.
