Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Role Overview

Position:
Controller

Location:

New York, NY (hybrid)

Salary: $175k – $200k

The Controller leads the agency’s accounting function, responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role supports operational decision‑making, translates financial results into business insights, and drives continuous improvement of financial processes.

Accounting Operations

• Lead all core accounting activities including general ledger, revenue accounting, cost accounting, and the monthly close.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure financial processes are scalable and aligned with the agency’s growth and evolving service offerings.

Close & Reporting

• Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including timelines, deliverables, and review procedures.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through rigorous review of reconciliations and account analyses.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Present financial results to senior leadership and other financial stakeholders.

Revenue & Cost Accounting

• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, including principal versus agent considerations.
• Ensure accurate accounting for media and production costs, including accruals, true‑ups, rebates, credits, and vendor incentives.
• Partner with media and operations teams to deliver clear reporting on client and project profitability, including margin analysis and resource utilization.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day cash management, including cash positioning, liquidity planning, and bank relationships.
• Maintain effective working relationships with banking partners and other external stakeholders as needed.
• Manage debt obligations, including borrowings, repayments, and compliance with all loan covenants.
• Partner with the SVP, Accounting & Finance and Head of FP&A on cash forecasting and liquidity planning.

Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and lead the audit process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve the speed, consistency, and accuracy of the financial close.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Partner with finance and technology teams on ERP, billing, and media system enhancements to ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, including setting clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Foster a disciplined and accountable team environment focused on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and credibility within the team, across the organization, and among executive leadership through consistent execution and clear communication.

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility. Prior experience in media, marketing, or advertising is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite) and industry platforms (e.g., Mediaocean/Prisma, ); awareness of the growing role of AI in financial operations and best practices for its use.
• Execution: Demonstrated ability to improve close processes, strengthen controls, and implement more efficient accounting workflows.
• Mindset: Approaches accounting as a tool to support business performance; able to connect financial results to operational drivers and communicate implications clearly.
• Communication: Ability to explain financial results and issues clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Partnership: Track record of building strong working relationships with senior leadership and across the organization.

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

Known is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.