Controller - LA

ABOUT USSEQUEL is an award-winning communications and marketing agency specializing in culture, hospitality, fashion, and music. Through a multidisciplinary approach, SEQUEL creates strategies, stories and synergies for the brands and people who define the world today. OVERVIEWSEQUEL is looking for a highly motivated and energetic Controller to join our team. The candidate is responsible for maintaining timely, accurate financial records and performing other day-to-day activities and ad hoc projects on the accounting team. The position will assume ownership of a wide range of account reconciliations, financial closing activities, and other projects to support our financial close process. The candidate for the Controller position must have an advanced understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) and how they relate to one another. Candidates must also have a working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls. This role will report to our Founder and will work occasionally on day-to-day client account related projects with our team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for monthly financial closing activities, procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliations in QuickbooksBe the lead accountant responsible for Payroll and benefits, client invoicing, AR collections and other Accounting tasksRecord credit card activity and employee reimbursements to correct accounts and departmentsSupport the financial close process, ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end reportingSupport day to day accounting operations and ensure there is redundancy and backups in placeUnderstand business fundamentals and dynamics to provide management guidance and review related to trends and changes in financial performanceReview and process payroll through PEO companyRun weekly AP and AR reports, gathering approvals and supporting collectionsHelp manage outgoing AP process and payment remittanceDeposit matching; match incoming payments with open invoicesSupport the invoice creation and distribution for client billingsManage and calculate commissions due for internal team and external referral agreementsHelp manage other business operations processes, including vendor selection, contract renewal management, and insuranceSupport tax and audit requests as neededAssist in budgeting and financial planning/forecasting processMaintain and improve accounting processes and proceduresSupport team reimbursement processing, and manage credit card utilization programsWork closely with external accounting, tax, banking, insurance, legal and audit partnersContribute to department and organization special projects as assignedHelp implement internal controls through policies and proceduresCreate best practice procedures for accounting activities and recommend process improvements where they already existAssist in the review of contracts and other transactions for appropriate accounting treatmentWHAT YOU BRINGTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, technically capable, holds a deep desire to solve problems, and efficiently delivers a quality work product in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical and accounting skillsAbility to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and resultsStrong organizational skills, professional curiosity, and work ethicExcellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to make suggestions/revisions to current processesIntermediate to advanced experience in Word and ExcelOrganize and manage multiple priorities; deadline drivenMinimum qualifications:6-8 years of relevant accounting experience - retainer-based business experience preferredBachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/EconomicsStrong accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAPCPA or progress towards obtaining license preferredStrong Excel skills and Google productsQuickbooks experience required, Ramp and Bill.com experience preferredStrong time management, analytical and communication skillsUnderstanding and ability to meet tight monthly deadlinesMust possess excellent critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detailA successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At SEQUEL we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is different.WHAT WE BRINGHybrid work environment Medical, Dental and Vision insuranceGenerous vacation and sick day allotmentSummer FridaysPaid Winter Holiday BreakSalary is negotiable based on skills and experience. Please do not apply for fractional CFO or not a CPA. SEQUEL is an equal opportunities employer; we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.