Financial Controller Jobs

Position: Controller

Location: Rye Brook, NY (Westchester County) - FULLY IN OFFICE

Salary: $150-$180K

Growing Media Company Seeks New Strategy Focused Controller to Join Their Team!

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage the Controllers department for a privately held Broadcast company overseeing Financial Statement preparation and review, Payroll, Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Business Affairs Functions. Experienced in investment management and working with advisors on investment strategies. Provide financial information and expertise to the Management Team and Key Stakeholders that will help drive decision making concerning the company's future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the payroll process ensuring accurate calculations and payments to employees. This includes compliance with local regulations as the organization is a multi-state entity with a footprint in several large metropolitan areas within the U.S.
• Take charge of the Business Affairs area ensuring regulatory compliance in the areas of business registrations, licenses, and tax.
• Supervise aspects of the Financial Director’s Functions centered on Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects, creating management reports to help the company better understand & summarize transactional activity to highlight the key takeaways.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company's value. Create safeguards to minimize errors. Improve efficiency in the Accounts Payable process.
• Manage the relationship with the company’s external Tax and Audit advisors. Provide financial statements and data, documentation, and other support to fulfill due diligence requirements.
• Manage/ Oversee the Company’s Investment portfolio. Work closely with financial advisors to create strategies and make recommendations to CEO. Execute orders as approved. Manage all tax and accounting aspects of investments.
• Play a lead role in special projects and enhancements, including the upgrading of systems and processes.
• Responsible for Treasury functions including cash control and bank reconciliations. Oversee cash management and authorize ACH’s and wire transfers.
• Oversee the activities of the Corporate Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports for the various entities held by the organization including their respective income statements and balance sheets.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Expert level Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of ADP payroll & QuickBooks software
• Investment Financial Experience required.
• ERP experience preferred. Experience working with multiple companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. MBA / CPA certification preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial position.