Assistant Controller- Global Advertising Firm
Prestigious Global Advertising Firm Seeks an Assistant Controller to Join its Team
- Reporting to the Global Controller
- Supervising a staff of 2-4
- Overseeing Global Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting- Latin America (Americas), Europe & Middle East/Asia
- Review Regional Financial Statements and Consolidations in Accordance with U.S. GAAP and Local Statutory Requirements
- Collaborate with FP&A, Finance Systems, and the Global Controller to Improve Reporting Accuracy, Automation, and Operational Efficiency
- Implement Scalable Accounting Processes and Drive System Enhancements to Support Global Growth and Reduce Manual Work
- Resolve Technical Accounting Issues Involving Revenue Recognition, Intercompany Transactions, Allocations, Leases, and Fixed Assets
- Liaison & Manage Relationship with External Auditors
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Contribute to Global Finance Transformation Initiatives
- Oversee Acquisition Accounting under ASC 805 including Purchase Price Accounting Valuation of Intangible Assets and Goodwill Contingent Consideration and Post Close Accounting for Current and Future Acquisitions
- Partner with Executive Leadership and Investors on M&A Activity Supporting Due Diligence Identifying Accounting Risks and Advising on Deal Structure and Financial Implications
- Oversee Opening Balance Sheets and Post Acquisition Integration ensuring Acquired Entities are Aligned with Company Accounting Policies and Integrated into Close and Reporting
- Special Projects for the CFO
Qualifications:
- 8-12 Years Corporate Accounting Experience- Ideal Candidates will have a Mix of Public/Private Experience within a Global Private Equity Backed Organization
- Oversee M&A Activities - Pre deal assessment, Business combinations, Purchase Price Allocation, Post-acquisition Integration
- Strong Technical Accounting Expertise Including US GAAP
- Proven Experience Managing Multi-Entity, Multi-Currency Consolidations and Cross-Regional Accounting Operations across Regions such as the US, LATAM, and EMEA
- Global Advertising, Public Relations or Media Experience a big plus
- CPA & MST a plus
- NetSuite Experience
Base Salary 190k-200k. Role can be Fully Remote- but Must be able to Travel to NYC Office for Major Meetings. Tremendous Opportunity for Growth at this Global Private Equity Backed Advertising Agency. Excellent Benefits and Full Comprehensive Package. Summer Hours & Six Weeks Vacation. ID#49052