Financial Controller (Ad Agency)

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

* Bachelor's 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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