Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with one of the worlds largest talent agencies who is seeking a Controller to join their team on a fulltime permanent basis.
The Controller will be instrumental in providing financial insights that support strategic decisionmaking and maintain the agencys financial health. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and other executive team members to serve as a key business partner to the organization and its speakers and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements (income statement balance sheet cash flow).
Provide recommendations for costsaving initiatives operational efficiencies and profitability improvement.
Resolve financial matters/requests/inquiries directly with highprofile talent and their administrative offices always maintaining confidentiality.
Provide management oversight for the following areas: general ledger asset accounting accounts receivable accounts payable travel and billable event related expenses payroll cash forecasting and vendor procurement activities.
Oversee daily accounting activities and review/approve outgoing payments.
Review and approve journal entries new client/vendor setups invoice payments and writeoffs and assess adequacy of balance sheet positions on a monthly basis.
Prepare consolidated financial statements.
Coordinate and participate in the development preparation analysis and interpretation of internal management reporting.
Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger functions.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
Manage the monthend and yearend close process ensuring timely reconciliation of all accounts.
Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
Forecast cash flow requirements and collaborate with the executive leadership team on cash strategies.
Ensure the proper management of bank accounts and relationships with financial institutions.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
Develop implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
Manage accounting staff and ensure optimization of resources.
Assess processes and skills to ensure each team member is efficiently performing their responsibilities in line with business objectives.
Ensure finance technology stack is being optimized to its fullest capabilities and help in the exploration of additional finance technologies to increase efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate across departmental functions (sales marketing etc. to solve business problems and to ensure consistent Extraordinary Client Service is delivered to speakers clients and employees.
Problem solve with a cando attitude show demonstrated results a relentless sense of urgency and strong intellectual horsepower.
Practice unwavering ethics attention to detail and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field (CPA preferred).
7 years of accounting or finance experience with at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP financial regulations and compliance.
Experience with financial software and tools (experience with NetSuite and Salesforce preferred).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities.
Experience navigating through ambiguous situations and exception requests.
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