Job Title: Global Controller - AdTech
Location: Preferably NY or LA – open to remote for right candidates
Experience: Ad:tech expertise or Global Agency
Company: Our Client is a leading player in the AdTech industry, dedicated to delivering innovative advertising solutions to large fortune 500 clients. With a track record of strong YOY growth, they are poised for continued global growth. To support their continued success, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Controller to join the team.
Role:
The Global Controller will oversee the organization's financial operations and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Global Controller will play a pivotal role in preparing and distributing monthly financial statements, managing staff and external vendors for accounting and tax compliance, and developing and enforcing accounting policies and controls. Additionally, the Global Controller will support various accounting processes, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, while also preparing managerial reports and assisting the Finance and Business teams in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience either from an global advertising agency or a scaling Advertising Technology company (DSP, SSP, Technology Vendor/Platform).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and international accounting standards.
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements in accordance with regulatory and contractual deadlines.
- Manage internal staff and external accounting and tax vendors to ensure compliance across all entities, products, and countries.
- Develop, monitor, and enforce appropriate accounting policies and company controls to maintain financial integrity.
- Oversee all aspects of the accounting process, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
- Develop and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform organizational strategy and scale programs effectively.
- Lead global financial planning, budget management, and annual audit processes.
- Evaluate systems, processes, and policies to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Assess financial performance in relation to operational goals, budgets, and forecasts, guiding capital and real estate decisions.
- Contribute to pivotal strategic initiatives and policy implementation on a global scale.
Key Requirements/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or Master's degree, CPA preferred.
- Prior experience as a Global Controller or in a similar role (SVP) within a high-growth global advertising technology company or Global Advertising Agency.
- Expertise in GAAP, international expansion, tax, investment, and compliance.
- Proven ability to implement robust processes, delegate effectively, and drive projects to completion.
- passionately striving to achieve results. Conveys strong need to win. Reputation for not giving up.
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
- Attention to detail
- Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
Comp: $150-200k base