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Monthly Salary
$ 175000 - 200000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-04-2025
Job Description
Bustle Digital Group is seeking an experienced Controller to join our growing Finance team! This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Bustle Digital Group accounting by providing process knowledge technical expertise and reporting leadership with a strong desire to improve processes and controls. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the advertising industry particularly from a revenue standpoint and experience in leading highperforming teams including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.
The candidate must be a leader with strong management capabilities an ability to communicate effectively with both finance and nonfinance personnel and a passion for building and improving teams. The Controller will be expected to provide guidance and mentorship to their team ensuring they operate at bestinclass standards. This role requires attention to detail strong organization and excellent communication skills with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fastpaced everchanging environment and is skilled at finding the most costeffective solutions to challenges while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the monthend close process preparing financial statements and handling advanced reconciliations while working with business stakeholders and the accounting team to reduce the number of days to close.
- Lead the annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements.
- Review account reconciliations and journal entries for completeness accuracy and compliance with GAAP; prepare variance analyses and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documented.
- Assist with the implementation and development of accounting policies ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Spearhead accounting system implementations and/or improvements.
- Lead the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams driving best practices and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions. Set up and implement bestinclass AR and AP processes ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.
- Manage the accounting team providing mentorship and guidance while helping them excel and grow in their roles.
- Provide Investor Reporting as requested ensuring alignment with company goals and financial performance.
- Prepare debt compliance packages for lenders.
- Maintain and oversee tax compliance and reporting including federal and state tax filings in conjunction with registered agents.
- Provide support on Advertising Sales reporting and commission tracking ensuring seamless integration between finance and sales teams.
- Solve complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department and company.
- Maintain a positive cando attitude under pressure navigating challenges in a fastpaced and everevolving media landscape.
- Other adhoc projects as necessary.
Requirements:
- CPA with a Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar.
- 1015 years experience with a blend of public accounting firm and private industry experience.
- Media industry and/or startup experience preferred with a solid understanding of advertising revenue models and revenue recognition.
- Experience reviewing multipleelement arrangement revenue contracts in addition to vendor contracts.
- Proven experience in managing AR and AP teams setting up bestinclass processes systems and ensuring effective .
- Strong technical accounting skills specifically in revenue recognition complex transactions and stockbased compensation.
- NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Detailoriented and organized team player with the ability to take a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to identify issues and collaborate with the team to find solutions.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex business and technical issues.
- Resilient and positive under pressure particularly in the fastpaced and constantly changing media industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface clearly and concisely with all levels of executive leadership.
- Experience in driving process improvements and creating operational efficiencies within the finance function.
$175000 $200000 a year
The expected base salary range for this position is from $175000 to $200000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills training experience and education. In addition to the base salary bonus and stock options may be included in the overall compensation package depending on other factors.
BDG is a leading independent media company with a diverse portfolio of respected publications including Bustle Nylon W and Inverse. We combine the best of traditional and digital media creating engaging content that captivates over 115 million readers each month. Our business thrives on datadriven insights that power content monetization advertising and affiliate sales.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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