Financial Controller (Ad Agency) [210577]

Our ad agency client is looking for a Controller . This is a full time, hybrid role in New York, NY (3 days onsite / 2 remote).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Own the month-end close calendar/checklist, journal entries (recurring, prepaid, accruals, reclasses), and review of bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage revenue accounting, including revenue schedules, income-only entries, and deferred revenue
Deliver monthly management reporting Flash Report, financials package, including the budget vs actual variance analysis
Handle external/consolidated reporting in Jedox (MR) and Lucanet (semi-annual financials, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations), plus LR liquidity reporting and ad-hoc requests

Budget & Forecast
Lead annual budget cycle and maintain the budget model, including forecast updates and scenario builds
Submit forecasts and budgets via Jedox and run the revenue forecast meeting

Accounts Payable and T&E
Review bi-weekly AP reports and approve payment batches and ACH Positive Pay
Oversee new vendor setup and W-9 collection/maintenance
Manage the Center T&E platform and approve Purchase Card Request Forms (DocuSign) and expense reimbursement requests
Maintain and update T&E policy

Other
Review client SOWs, estimates, and media authorization forms (MAFs), and perform client/job reconciliations
Produce weekly AR aging, monthly hours and utilization reporting, and support client cash collections
Review bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll registers and invoices, and quarterly/annual payroll tax filings (941, W-2, state)
Coordinate quarterly Serviceplan internal audits and support external financial audit and income-tax returns (PBC schedules, auditor/preparer follow-up)
Manage tax and regulatory filings annual 1099s, NY Commercial Rent Tax, Sales & Use Tax (where applicable), business licenses, and state registration renewals

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong organizational and project management skills
Self-starter with proven ability to independently lead and complete projects
Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and accounting best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen
Effective communicator with stakeholders, clients, and internal teams
ERP system proficiency and hands-on experience with consolidation/planning tools (Jedox, Lucanet); advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
Experience managing audit cycles (internal and financial) and coordinating tax compliance (income, sales/use, 1099, local filings)

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA a plus
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or senior accounting role
Advertising/media agency experience strongly preferred

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