Controller

The Ramey Agency

Ridgeland (MS)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays + floating holiday

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision for employee + dependents

Casual dress environment

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Join a leading marketing firm as a Controller in Ridgeland, MS, where you'll drive financial excellence and lead a talented team. Engage in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovative solutions and continuous growth. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance, accounting, and team leadership skills to support the agency's growth.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in accounting or finance role.
Minimum of 2 years in management and leadership.
Experience in advertising or media for professional services firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage preparation of financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Lead monthly financial meetings with agency partners.
Oversee outside CPA firm with quarterly meetings and tax preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Excel

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Job description

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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 QuickBooks
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.

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