Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller / Accounting ManagerWe are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager for a mid-sized integrated advertising agency to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations across the media agency business.This person will work closely with the VP, Finance, and leadership team to help manage month-end close, general ledger accounting, payroll, benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.The right person will have 7+ years of accounting experience, strong debits and credits knowledge, QuickBooks experience and ADP payroll experience. Media agency experience is strongly preferred, especially with client billing, media vendor payments, media reconciliation and commission-based billing.ResponsibilitiesSupport month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reportingMaintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on timeAssist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, client billing, vendor payments, and cash applicationManage payroll and benefits administration, including ADP, employee changes, payroll review, benefit invoices, and related reconciliationsWork with media, billing, and reconciliation teams to ensure media invoices, vendor payments, and client billings are accurateReview and reconcile media vendor invoices against campaign activity, buys, and billing recordsPrepare balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reporting, AP aging, AR aging, and other management reportsSupport a fast close process and help meet parent company reporting deadlinesAssist with audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, backup documentation, and responding to auditor requestsPartner with HR and leadership on payroll, benefits, 401 (k), and employee-related reporting as neededHelp improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows as the agency continues to growBe willing to work on the details while also understanding the bigger financial picture of the business.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred7+ years of accounting experience required, ideally in a media agency, advertising agency, or service-based businessQuickBooks and ADP payroll experience requiredStrong hands-on accounting skills, including debits and credits, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end closingsExperience with payroll, benefits, AP, AR, client billing, vendor payments, and financial reportingMedia billing, vendor reconciliation, and commission-based billing experience strongly preferredStrong Excel skills and ability to work in a lean, fast-paced, hands-on environmentNetSuite experience is a plusNice to HaveExperience with external auditsExperience working with a parent company or holding company reporting structureFamiliarity with media buying, media planning, client reconciliations, and vendor invoice trackingCollaborative personality and ability to work well with a close-knit, long-tenured team