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Job Description

Overview

Financial Controller, North America

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000

This role is with a global leader in the media and advertising sector. The Financial Controller, North America will join the New York team, report to the CFO & COO (North America) and the SVP of Finance (North America), and oversee the North America finance team. The role is responsible for managing financial risks, planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance across all operations. This is a hybrid role offering exposure to a dynamic international organization and an opportunity to lead financial strategy in a key industry segment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US & Canada GAAP.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor variances, and provide accurate financial forecasts.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity across financial processes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Audit Management: Coordinate external audits and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Billing & Invoicing: Oversee client billing and invoicing processes to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
• Tax Management: Direct and review all tax filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor liquidity and maintain strong cash flow positions to meet business obligations.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Input: Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support financial and business strategy.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to safeguard long-term growth and stability.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA qualification.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in the media, advertising, or creative sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercial acumen with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Prior experience with advertising agency-specific financial systems is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple regions (US, Canada, UK).

Why Join

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal financial leadership role within a fast-growing, globally recognized organization. The finance team plays a critical role in delivering best-in-class financial services while supporting the company’s continued expansion.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, diverse, and innovative team, where career growth, professional development, and forward-thinking ideas are highly encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.