Financial Controller

This is a full-time hybrid role for a motivated, result-oriented Financial Controller located in Manhattan, NY, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Financial Controller’s responsibilities include managing the accounting team to ensure their timely execution of accounting functions, preparing and organizing financial reports, analyzing data, shrinking discrepancies or inconsistencies, participating in risk assessment and budgeting activities, and retaining all accounting records in a practicable system while exercising the company's policies and regulations, reporting to the CFO. This role offers a tremendous growth opportunity.

Qualifications

Financial Statements Proficiency GAAP/IFRS (i.e.: consolidated Operating Statements, deferred income schedules, fixed asset/depreciation schedules, cash flow and balance sheets, variance analysis, royalty expenses, equity earnings, routine flash reports, etc.)

General Ledger Oversight: Oversee the general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Work with the CFO to prepare statements and cash flow.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Manage the process of invoicing, payments, and collections. Prepare monthly flash reports for each subsidiary. from consolidated budget numbers, prior year totals, and current monthly income and expenses.

Royalty Accounting Oversight: Manage royalty payments reporting, ensuring accurate calculation and distribution to artists, producers, and other stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring performance against budgets and identifying variances. Combine department and subsidiary budgets to prepare a consolidated annual budget worksheet.

Treasury: Create cash flow forecasting models, liquidity management strategies, and treasury policies to optimize cash utilization and mitigate financial risks

Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with internal and external audits, providing schedules, documents, and answers to questions about past-year transactions.

Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making, including profitability analysis, cost control, and financial planning.

Risk and Process Improvement: Identify financial risks, assess potential impact, and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the company’s financial interests. Identify process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operations.

Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or relevant certification is a plus

Several years of progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably in the music/media industry

Strong financial accounting and US GAAP knowledge required

Skilled at pivoting seamlessly between tasks

Demonstrated ability to identify and incorporate process improvements and best practices

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Experience in real estate and/or trust accounting is welcome

Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is desired

This high-visibility role offers tremendous growth and recognition opportunities. The wage range for this role reflects factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees