Controller

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear accounting policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to promote consistency and accuracy across financial operations.
• Design, monitor, and improve internal control practices that reduce financial risk and support reliable transaction processing.
• Lead the preparation of regular financial statements and management reports, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Develop project-based and periodic budgets and forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and business decisions.
• Partner with production teams to monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze project profitability, and highlight financial variances.
• Prepare recurring accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting, and review outgoing payments for approval and proper documentation.
• Oversee the biweekly payroll process and review tax-related filings, including 1099 reporting and applicable foreign tax documentation.
• Cook up with external auditors and accounting partners by organizing requested records and responding to audit and reporting needs.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations while leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of business management experience working entertainment clients.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with international financial reporting standards.
• Experience building and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, and accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to analyze project financial performance, including budget tracking, variance review, and profitability reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external accountants, auditors, or tax advisors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in the entertainment industry is a plus.

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Internal controls and compliance.
• Project management and budgeting.
• Payroll and accounts payable/accounts receivable management.
• Communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in Burbank, California.