Controller

REMOTE-FIRST CULTURE! 

• Work from anywhere in the US! Home, WeWork, your mom's house, you choose! Our team is 100% remote-first, with hubs in LA and NYC.
• All employees can have an All-Access WeWork Pass to collaborate with teammates in your area or to simply change up your working environment. 
• Strong & tight-knit culture important to you? Us too! We've always been remote-first, and we've built a thriving culture. From zoom coffees to in-person hangouts, we thrive as a connected team. Most positions require some travel or time on site because of the needs of the role. For example: team meetings, client meetings, on-site production. Talk to your recruiter for more info!

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join our agency. In this pivotal role, the Controller will serve as a hands-on leader, responsible for driving the implementation and execution of financial strategies that are essential to our agency's success. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of financial expertise, a keen eye for detail, and a strategic mindset to the table. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization. If you are a financial professional with a passion for executing sound financial strategies and fostering growth, we invite you to be a key player in our journey!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• GAAP accounting, financial close, FP&A reporting
• Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting requirements, and variance analysis
• Lead treasury function including day to day banking and cash forecasting
• Review monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and certain P&L accounts
• Ensure proper revenue recognition is applied and compliance with GAAP - Detailed understanding of ASC 606
• Manage/Review monthly close entries according to GAAP (i.e., Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation)
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, and work with the central AP team and AR Team
• Ensure that accounts receivables and payables are posted with proper coding and paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that subledgers are reconciled monthly
• Assist with the production of the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Coordinate with outside tax firm by providing necessary documentation for annual tax returns
• Assist with filing monthly/quarterly tax returns as necessary
• Prepare/review Internal/External Audit schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer questions
• Assist in establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and practices over financial reporting driven by Corporate SOX Team
• Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with Ad hoc requests as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA a plus
• 7+ years of experience within a publicly traded company, ideally within a professional service agency 
• Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Sage Intacct and/or Maconomy (or competitor) experience 
• Excellent Excel skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

BASE SALARY RANGE

Our estimated range for this role is $100,000-$140,000* 

*Don't let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range.

At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!