Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Ramey, one of AdAge’s Best Places to Work three years in a row, is a full-service marketing firm and business advisory for premium brands. We believe that premium brands strengthen the bottom line by reaching higher, and we are looking for a financial partner that will help the agency do the same thing. Ramey’s fast-paced environment is built on collaboration and respect across all levels.

We believe that we are better when we bring our diverse perspectives to the table to develop unique solutions for our clients.

As Controller, you should be innovative, entrepreneurially minded, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and value collaboration. You support agency's growth through industry-leading practices, administrative excellence, and an eye toward the agency’s financial health and stability.

Reasons to Join Team Ramey:

• Modern, collaborative office spaces in the Jackson metro and New Orleans
• Collaborative, creative, and fast-paced work environment
• Pet-friendly office
• Casual dress environment
• 11 paid holidays + floating holiday
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision for employee + dependents
• Health and dependent care FSA option
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, reports, and governmental agency reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; make or oversee any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Lead monthly financial meetings with agency partners.
• Provide and present analysis of agency financial status, trends, and forecasts, complete with insights, conclusions, and points of view that culminate in rationale-based recommendations with applicable cost ramifications.
• Own the financial process end-to-end. Review and implement best practices across the agency to maintain appropriate procedures, processes, and controls.
• Oversee and lead the annual budget planning process.
• Oversee outside third-party CPA firm with quarterly meetings and tax preparation.
• Provide weekly cash flow projections and past-due balances to the leadership team.
• Work alongside Ramey’s accounting team to support monthly client billing process and revenue recognition, including supporting teams on media billing.

Leadership

• Remain current with evolving marketing and advertising industry-specific and general financial trends and practices in order to be knowledgeable and proactive.
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team to support a best-in-class function.
• Collaborate with team members by providing data to support agency-wide growth.
• Support client management, project management, and media teams in solving financial/billing issues.

Operational Support

• Oversee state and government set-up and reporting.
• Manage payroll, including benefits management, in collaboration with the agency President.
• Work alongside insurance agency to facilitate corporate insurance and employee benefits management.

What’s Needed for This Role:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of direct management and leadership experience
• Advertising, media, or accounting experience for professional services firms, a plus
• Advanced-level skills in Excel and Sage Intacct or Quick Books
• Experience working in Google Suite and Adobe
• High level of communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) and ability to effectively interface with internal team members, industry contacts, and clients
• Strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage work accordingly

Role

Location:

Ridgeland, MS – Hybrid schedule (up to 2 days a week can be work-from-home)

Ramey is an independent marketing firm and business advisory for premium brands.

Offices in Ridgeland, MS, and New Orleans, LA.

Ramey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Advertising Services

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