Corporate Controller

Position Summary

True Independent Holdings is seeking an experienced and hands-on Corporate Controller to coordinate accounting activities across multiple agencies, support financial reporting and reconciliation processes, and assist with accounting process improvement and ERP implementation initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all agencies and entities.
• Carefully coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process across all agencies and entities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Own monthly accrual processes to meet financial reporting timelines.
• Facilitate all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive the cleanup and resolution of data issues.
• Manage the intercompany process and balances across other holding company agencies.
• Review and resolve unreconciled items and aged balances.
• Ensure reserves and accruals are appropriate and adequately supported.
• Manage the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of media liabilities and related restricted cash balances, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Provide technical expertise and subject matter expertise to agency controllers.
• Partner with agency Controllers to standardize accounting practices and reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure consistency and discipline throughout the finance organization.
• Improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across accounting processes.
• Strengthen and maintain internal control processes.
• Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate financial controls.
• Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Serve as the technical accounting point of contact for ERP implementation initiatives.
• Facilitate the development and communication of accounting and reporting requirements by working closely with agency Controllers and ERP implementation consultants.
• Lead accounting participation in system design, testing, validation, and user acceptance.
• Oversee data conversion, reconciliation, and migration efforts.
• Standardize accounting processes within the ERP environment.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Own and manage the company's cash forecasting, cash flow reporting, and liquidity monitoring processes.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash projections across all agencies and entities.
• Coordinate with agency Controllers and operational leaders to ensure cash forecasts are accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Monitor working capital trends, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and client media liabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, working capital efficiency, and overall liquidity.
• Provide regular cash flow reporting and analysis to the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate annual audits and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Aid in lender reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support tax preparation and external accounting relationships.
• Lead initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Reduce dependence on manual spreadsheets and inefficient processes.
• Improve close cycle efficiency and reporting quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the finance organization.
• Support integration and standardization efforts across acquired businesses.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and developing finance talent.
• Assist in building a scalable accounting organization capable of supporting future growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in media, advertising, marketing services, professional services, or multi-entity organizations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Media agency, advertising agency financial leadership experience preferred.
• Multi-entity accounting environments experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and balance sheet management.
• ERP implementation or major system conversion experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Numerous recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• A fun and collaborative work environment
• A casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• A 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• A flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave
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