Controller

Bustle Digital Group is seeking an experienced Controller to join our growing Finance team! This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Bustle Digital Group accounting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, and reporting leadership with a strong desire to improve processes and controls. The candidate must be a leader, have experience in managing teams, be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on financial policies and business opportunities. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is focused on process improvement, and has the passion to excel.ResponsibilitiesOversee the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and handling advanced reconciliations, while working with the business stakeholders and the accounting team to reduce the number of days to closeManage day-to-day cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring bank balances, and ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs and obligations.Partner closely with FP&A, Ad Revenue Operations, the CFO, and CEO to align financial reporting, forecasting, and business decisions, providing timely insights to support strategic planning.Lead the annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statementsReview account reconciliations and journal entries; prepare variance analyses and ensure accounting activities are well supported and documentedManage Accounting Team; provide mentorship and guidance while helping them to excel and grow in their rolesPrepare financial deck for quarterly and ad hoc Board of Director meetingsOversee tax compliance and reporting, including state tax filingsSolve complex problems and contribute to improving processes within the department and companyRequirementsCPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar10-15 years’ experience, with a blend of public accounting firm and private industry experienceStrong and proven technical accounting skills, specifically revenue recognition, complex transactions, stock-based compensationStrong Accounting systems and Excel skillsDetail oriented and organized team player with an ability to take a new perspective using existing solutionsProactive attitude to bring up any issues and assist team with coming up with solutionsCritical thinker who can seek innovative solutions to complex business/technical issuesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of executive leadershipWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.