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Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Group Controller ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, acquisition integration, cash-flow management, and compliance with lender and private equity investor requirements.\r\nThe ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with a hands-on operating mindset and experience in private-equity-backed professional services organizations.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.\r\nPrepare consolidated financial statements for multiple legal entities.\r\nEnsure compliance with US GAAP.\r\nReview agency-level financial results and analytical reporting.\r\nDrive continuous improvement in close timelines and reporting accuracy.\r\nPrepare board, executive leadership, and investor reporting packages.\r\nPrivate Equity & Lender Reporting\r\nServe as the central accounting contact for private equity sponsors.\r\nPrepare covenant calculations and lender compliance reporting.\r\nProduce monthly KPI reporting packages for PE owners.\r\nAssist CFO with management presentations and financial analyses.\r\nAcquisition & Integration Support\r\nParticipate in accounting due diligence support for acquisitions.\r\nCoordinate purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities.\r\nIntegrate acquired agencies into accounting and reporting systems.\r\nManage earnout calculations and acquisition-related accounting.\r\nStandardize financial processes across acquired entities.\r\nAccounting Operations\r\nOversee\r\nGeneral ledger\r\nAccounts payable\r\nAccounts receivable\r\nBilling and revenue recognition\r\nPayroll accounting\r\nFixed assets\r\nIntercompany accounting\r\nCash management\r\nInternal Controls & Compliance\r\nEstablish and maintain strong internal controls.\r\nManage annual audit process and external auditors.\r\nCoordinate tax compliance with outside advisors.\r\nEnsure compliance with company policies, lender requirements, and regulatory obligations.\r\nLead implementation of accounting process improvements.\r\nEnsure accounting policies are consistently applied throughout the organization.\r\nManage accounting staff.\r\nDevelop high-performing accounting teams across multiple locations.\r\nEstablish performance metrics and development plans.\r\nCreate scalable accounting infrastructure to support growth.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.\r\nCPA required or strongly preferred.\r\nExperience\r\n12+ years progressive accounting experience.\r\n5+ years in a leadership role.\r\nExperience within\r\nAdvertising agencies\r\nMarketing services firms\r\nMedical communications agencies\r\nProfessional services organizations\r\nConsulting organizations\r\nLaw firms\r\nBoard and investor reporting.\r\nEarnout accounting.\r\nTechnical Skills\r\nStrong US GAAP knowledge.\r\nAdvanced Excel skills.\r\nERP implementation or optimization experience.\r\nRevenue recognition expertise for professional services organizations.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nPublic accounting background (Big Four or national firm).\r\nPrivate equity portfolio company experience or desire to acquire these skills\r\nExperience supporting acquired companies.\r\nExperience in organizations with revenue between $100M and $1B.\r\nFamiliarity with agency holding company structures.\r\nExperience managing geographically dispersed teams.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Marcus Associates","rawCompany":"marcus associates","city":"Greenwich","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T01:41:44.002Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541810","title":"Advertising Agencies","slug":"advertising-agencies"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541890","title":"Other Services Related to Advertising","slug":"other-services-related-to-advertising"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting activities across a portfolio of advertising, marketing, communications, media, and consulting agencies. 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