Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with one of the world's largest talent agencies who is seeking a Controller to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. 

Title: Controller
Location: Remote (DMV)
Salary Range: $175,000 - $185,000
Job Type: Permanent

The Controller will be instrumental in providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making and maintain the agency’s 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 cost-saving initiatives, operational efficiencies, and profitability improvement.
• Resolve financial matters/requests/inquiries directly with high-profile 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 set-ups, invoice payments and write-offs, 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 month-end and year-end 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 can-do attitude, show demonstrated results, a relentless sense of urgency, and strong intellectual horsepower.
• Practice unwavering ethics, attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities.
• Experience navigating through ambiguous situations and exception requests.
• Prior management or team leadership experience.