Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a creative agency in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can provide stability to a lean finance team while supporting critical reporting, compliance, and strategic finance initiatives. The role will suit someone with a strong technical accounting foundation, deep knowledge of complex consolidations, and prior exposure to creative, talent, music, publishing, or artist-focused organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead consolidated accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial results and timely reporting.

• Oversee revenue accounting and prepare supporting documentation to ensure compliance with ASC 606 guidance.

• Manage monthly and annual close processes, including general ledger review, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

• Monitor liquidity and develop cash flow forecasts, models, and reporting to support business planning and decision-making.

• Partner with leadership on debt-related initiatives, including fundraising support, debt analysis, and related financial reporting.

• Prepare management and external financial reports with clear analysis of performance, balances, and key accounting matters.

• Coordinate audit readiness efforts by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining supporting documentation.

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and help strengthen accounting processes within a lean team.

• Utilize NetSuite and other financial tools to support reporting accuracy, consolidation activities, and operational efficiency. Requirements • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility within controllership or corporate accounting functions.

• Strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on experience applying ASC 606 and supporting complex accounting conclusions.

• Demonstrated success managing multi-entity consolidations and consolidated financial statement preparation.

• Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close in a fast-paced business environment.

• Background in cash flow analysis, forecasting, and overall treasury or liquidity management.

• Familiarity with debt financing, debt service considerations, and related reporting requirements.

• Prior experience in a creative agency, talent management, music, publishing, or artist management environment is highly preferred.

• Big 4 public accounting experience and working knowledge of NetSuite are strongly preferred.

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