Corporate Controller

Stagwell is a global marketing and communications network built for the digital-first era. We combine creative, media, and technology capabilities to help brands drive measurable business outcomes. Our network includes leading agencies across digital transformation, performance media, communications, data, and experiential marketing, partnering with many of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies.

Unlike traditional holding companies, Stagwell operates as an integrated operating platform — bringing together strategy, technology, and marketing execution to help clients grow revenue, build brands, and modernize their marketing organizations.

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Corporate Controller to lead our corporate accounting team, ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements, and drive financial excellence across our complex, multi-entity organization. This role is critical in overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, operational accounting, and internal controls for a publicly traded, multinational environment.

• Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including corporate accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Partner with regional finance leaders to ensure consistency in global accounting policies and procedures across all business units.

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations, foreign currency transactions, intercompany eliminations, leases (ASC 842), and stock‑based compensation.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company.

• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, policies, and systems to support a scalable and efficient finance organization.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing corporate accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Public company experience required, preferably within the advertising, media, or services industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing global, multi‑currency consolidations across multiple legal entities.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work cross‑functionally with senior leadership.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.

• Experience in the advertising or media industry.
• Knowledge of agency revenue models and project‑based accounting.
• ERP implementation or optimization experience.

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in New York City for this role is $175,000 - $215,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre‑tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.