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Controller

Confidential, Baltimore, MD, United States


The Controller position involves leading and enhancing all finance operations to provide accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights to leadership. Acting as a strategic partner across the organization, the Controller will be responsible for preparing financial statements for internal, audit, and tax purposes. They will also improve KPI reporting, conduct financial analysis, support acquisitions with consolidation modeling, and forecast cash flow. Core responsibilities include overseeing the general ledger and monthly close processes, which encompass reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and ensuring transaction accuracy. The role involves partnering with various teams to optimize accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and drive cash flow improvements. Additionally, the Controller will manage financial systems, implement process improvements and automation, maintain data integrity, and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in accounting or finance, with a CPA designation preferred, and possess between five to ten years of experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with accounting systems are essential. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role may require travel as needed.