Controller

Primary Function / Position Summary: CONFIDENTIAL Plymouth based Advertising agency is looking for a controller to manage agency accounting operations and ensure integrity of financial statements.

Major Responsibilities / Principal Accountabilities:

-Manage and develop financial control systems and organization.

-Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all general ledger balances including the thorough analysis of all balance sheet and P&L accounts.

-Manage integrated accounting software/project tracking software

-Analyze financial results. Develop recommendations and reports, which provide management with a clear understanding of the financial performance of the agency and the financial effect of various business plans.

-Responsible for the adequacy of budgeting, financial planning and control, accounting and reporting procedures for one or more divisions of the agency.

-Supervise operating, accounting and control functions. Develop/revise appropriate financial planning and control procedures and direct their implementation.

-Consolidate financial information and prepare periodic reports reflecting the business performance.

-Direct preparation and maintenance of the corporation’s accounting records.

-Prepare year-end statutory and tax packages.

-Manage Invoicing process

-Prepare external local, state, federal reports as necessary

-Perform various related duties as assigned.

-Recommend measures to improve work process methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Qualifications / Specific Skill Requirements:

-Undergraduate degree in Accounting. CPA and/or MBA preferred.

-A minimum of five (5) years of diverse financial experience. Experience in public accounting preferred.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-Ability to meet frequent deadlines.

-Ability to work closely with internal and external people.

-Ability to function in multi-company environment.

-Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.