Corporate Controller

Overview

This role involves leading corporate accounting and ensuring accurate, compliant public company financial reporting for a complex, multi-entity organization. The position is strategic and hands-on, focused on financial reporting integrity, operational accounting, and internal controls for a publicly traded, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

Financial 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)
  • Stock-based compensation
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target range for base compensation: $180,000 - $215,000.
• Actual compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, and location, among other factors.