Assistant Controller

CPA & Prior Big 4 Public Accounting Experience preferred
• Direct the monthly domestic financial close, including coordination with the Corporate and Business Unit finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Ownership of the Domestic General Ledger.
• Oversee the monthly global financial consolidation, including preparation and/or review of internal and external financial statements, analyses, covenant compliance schedules and quarterly MD&A reporting to lenders.
• Function as the critical accounting resource and subject matter expert for fully integrated ERP System (Oracle).
• Serve as key accounting knowledge resource to the domestic and international business units on the application of US GAAP and interpretation of transactions in accordance with loan agreements.
• Review of key accounting reconciliations and judgmental reserves for clarity, completeness and validity of assumptions.
• Ensures proper application of company’s revenue recognition & expense recording policies.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare draft memoranda to support new accounting positions and/or other finance matters.
• Effectively partner with financial planning and analysis department to ensure timely sharing and dissemination of key financial information affecting the global financial forecast.
• Assist the Global Controller with the development, formalization and/or refinement of company-wide finance policies and procedures, with continuous focus on operational process improvement, compliance with accounting standards and adherence to best practices.
• Coordinate annual financial statement and ERISA audits with independent accountants.
• Supervise, develop and mentor accounting staff.
• Special projects, as needed, including preparation of presentations for board meetings, etc.

• CPA REQUIRED;
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field preferred;
• 6+ years of strong accounting including experience within a Big 4, National, or mid-sized accounting firm.
• Consumer products and/or media & entertainment experience preferred but not a must.
• Supervision of teams both in a direct and indirect capacity.

$110K to $130K plus bonus 

 

Please email kzalfino@clarkdavis.com