Financial Controller

Overview

• Lead financial operations and reporting for a dynamic media organization, ensuring compliance, transparency, and strategic alignment.
• Drive transformation of accounting processes, systems, and team capabilities to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Provide enterprise-wide stewardship of global accounting, financial reporting, and governance functions.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape accounting strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth.
• Maintain accountability for internal and external financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead ERP evaluation and migration initiatives to modernize accounting systems and processes.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing global accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting policies and standards, including revenue recognition.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and statutory reporting.
• Redesign and modernize accounting processes to support organizational scalability and effectiveness.
• Develop and enforce global accounting policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Lead ERP system evaluation, selection, and migration, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and oversee financial reporting controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide meaningful operational insights through financial reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate audit activities.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members, fostering professional growth and accountability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
• Proven experience leading ERP system evaluations and migrations.
• Deep technical accounting expertise and ability to apply standards in complex environments.
• Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
• Experience in media or advertising industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain transformation initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.