Controller

Antenna is looking for a Controller that is seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide and transform the agency’s accounting department. This position can be located in New York or New Jersey.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, tax planning/ compliance and advising management on needed actions.
• Coordinating activities of external auditors
• Establish & maintain ongoing client-side procurement and finance relationships and provide senior level financial advisory and guidance to our internal client team
• Provide financial guidance and strategic advisory for practice leads
• Lead & train the finance team on department best practices including month-end close, revenue recognition, balance sheet and profit and loss statement review.
• Drive effort in simplifying internal financial processes with the goals of clarity and actionable business insights in mind
• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes and improved internal controls.
• Provide financial onboarding to dedicated account staff to help educate on client deal terms and with financial literacy
• Drive cross functional staff training on internal/and or external systems and procedures
• Assist VP of Finance and CFO with ongoing ad hoc projects.
• Responsible for accuracy of Agency General Ledger

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 7 – 10 years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Deep understanding of financial accounting, balance Sheet management and revenue recognition methodologies
• Ability to get to the root cause of an issue, problem solve for the long term but happy with iterations of solutions of the in-between
• Ability to effectively mentor and manage finance directors and managers
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Consulting & client service oriented mindset and ability to foster positive working relationships both externally and internally
• Comfortable working in a complex, matrix environment and demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders’ expectations
• Strong financial analysis and planning skills; demonstrated strong business acumen
• CPA or public accounting experience is a plus
• Professional services industry experience preferred
• Agency experience preferred