Controller
BDG · New York, NY · 3 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and handling advanced reconciliations, while working with the business stakeholders and the accounting team to reduce the number of days to close
- Manage day-to-day cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring bank balances, and ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs and obligations
- Partner closely with FP&A, Ad Revenue Operations, the CFO, and CEO to align financial reporting, forecasting, and business decisions, providing timely insights to support strategic planning
- Lead the annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements
- Review account reconciliations and journal entries; prepare variance analyses and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documented
- Manage Accounting Team; provide mentorship and guidance while helping them to excel and grow in their roles
- Prepare financial deck for quarterly and ad hoc Board of Director meetings
- Oversee tax compliance and reporting, including state tax filings
- Solve complex problems and contribute to improving processes within the department and company
Requirements
- CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
- 10-15 years’ experience, with a blend of public accounting firm and private industry experience
- Strong and proven technical accounting skills, specifically revenue recognition, complex transactions, stock-based compensation
- Strong Accounting systems and Excel skills
- Detail oriented and organized team player with an ability to take a new perspective using existing solutions
- Proactive attitude to bring up any issues and assist team with coming up with solutions
- Critical thinker who can seek innovative solutions to complex business/technical issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of executive leadership