Controller

The Quest Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a privately held film and production company in New York. The role focuses on cash management, forecasting, multi-entity accounting, payroll, and financial reporting for family office and property-related finances.

Responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, month-end close, job costing, payroll, and coordinating with outside CPAs and advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience in film/production, entertainment, family office/high net worth, real estate, or similar.
• CPA a plus.
• Strong experience with cash management, forecasting, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with payroll and multi-state compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience collaborating with leadership and outside advisors.

Responsibilities

• Own short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, daily cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Manage production job costing, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration, including domestic/household employees and multi-state compliance.
• Manage family office bill pay, personal expenses, property expenses, insurance, taxes, and capital projects.
• Manage banking, treasury, credit cards, and financial controls.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, attorneys, wealth managers, insurance brokers, and other advisors.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Oversee tax compliance and contract administration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of family and business financial information.

Skills

Cash management

Forecasting

Multi-entity accounting

Payroll

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Controller - Film/Production Company Well-established Film & Production company is seeking a hands‑on Controller, who will be responsible for the financial operations of a privately held creative production company and family office. Primary focus is cash management, forecasting, multi‑entity accounting, payroll, and financial reporting, with responsibility for family office and property‑related finances.

Responsibilities:

• Own short- and long‑term cash flow forecasting, daily cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee multi‑entity accounting, including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting.
• Manage production job costing, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration, including domestic/household employees and multi‑state compliance.
• Manage family office bill pay, personal expenses, property expenses, insurance, taxes, and capital projects.
• Manage banking, treasury, credit cards, and financial controls.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, attorneys, wealth managers, insurance brokers, and other advisors.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Oversee tax compliance and contract administration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of family and business financial information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience within film/production, entertainment, family office/high net worth, real estate, or a similar industry.
• CPA a plus
• Strong experience with cash management, forecasting, and multi‑entity accounting.
• Experience with basic HR functions, including payroll / multi‑state compliance as well as onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience working directly with leadership and outside advisors.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, and able to work independently.