Job Description

Controller – Full-Cycle Accounting – GAAP – Financial Reporting – Month-End Close – Audit – Ad– CPA – C.P.A. – Certified Public Accountant – Media

Are you a hands-on, strategic leader looking to step into a high-impact Controller role at a fast-scaling, fully remote marketing agency? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you’ll work closely with executive leadership and help drive meaningful change? If so, this could be the career move you've been waiting for. Read on for more!

A rapidly growing, media company is seeking a Controller to lead its finance operations. The Controller will own full-cycle accounting, including GL, AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, and close. They will lead a team and implement controls, manage audits, streamline processes, and support financial planning. This fully remote role offers great work-life balance, access to leadership, and the opportunity to shape the finance function. To be successful in this role the Controller should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, then read the full job description below!

What do you need in this Corporate Controller role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• MUST have a CPA license
• MUST have a public accounting background
• MUST have marketing, media, or related industry experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls

* Due to the influx of resumes that will be received for this role, if you do not meet all of the requirements listed as a MUST then you may not get a response to your application.

What will you do in this Corporate Controller role?

• Lead day-to-day finance operations, including full-cycle accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and GL
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Develop and maintain GAAP-compliant policies, controls, and accounting procedures
• Oversee audit processes and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Own revenue recognition and partner with leadership on forecasting and planning
• Drive process improvement initiatives and optimize the use of finance systems
• Mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing accounting team
• Collaborate cross-functionally and act as a strategic partner to the CFO
• Support M&A diligence, integrations, and financial modeling projects as needed

What is in this Corporate Controller role for you?

• Fully remote role with flexible scheduling
• Potential equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Team building events and employee discounts

So, if you are ready to step into a leadership role that combines operational excellence with innovation in the media space then we want to hear from you! Please send us your resume if you meet the criteria in the job description above!

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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