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.

• Carefully coordinate annual audits and preparation of supporting schedules.

• Assist with 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.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Awesome 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
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• 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