Controller Role Overview
As a Controller, you will lead the financial operations for a diverse portfolio of growing creative agencies. Your primary responsibility is to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting while delivering actionable insights that shape business decisions. You're not just managing numbers—you're shaping how clients understand their performance and plan for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting cycle for 8–12 client organizations, ensuring precision and consistency
- Review deliverables from Senior Accountants and junior staff to uphold quality standards
- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and cash flow reports on weekly and monthly cycles
- Create intuitive dashboards and management reports that clearly communicate business performance
- Lead client discussions by translating financial outcomes into strategic guidance on growth, hiring, and profitability
- Build trusted advisory relationships through consistent, clear communication
- Oversee onboarding of new clients, including system setup and process implementation
- Design and refine financial workflows, controls, and reporting structures to support scalable service delivery
Qualifications
Applicants should have at least 4–5 years of accounting experience with a solid grasp of financial statements, forecasting, and cash flow dynamics. You must be comfortable engaging directly with client leadership teams and approaching your role with ownership, not just task execution. A strong interest in applying financial data to real-world business decisions is essential.
Preferred candidates will have prior audit experience in public accounting and may be pursuing or hold a CPA designation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, adjusted for experience and role scope
- Performance-based raises and clear paths for advancement
- 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid parental leave and unlimited paid time off
- Company-paid holidays and remote work support, including equipment and home office setup
- Hybrid and remote-friendly environment designed for sustainable productivity
Work Environment
This role supports a flexible, remote-first approach with hybrid options. We prioritize outcomes over hours logged and foster a culture where high-performing professionals can thrive without burnout. You'll work with innovative businesses, iterate quickly, and operate in an environment that values clarity, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
