Controller

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare packages

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Online learning platforms

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Controller to partner with the CFO and lead accounting operations. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit processes to strengthen profitability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, and a track record of team leadership. This is a high-impact leadership position based in St. Louis with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• MBA and CPA preferred, with 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, internal controls, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Manage accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and general ledger.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

ERP experience

Excel VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

As the world's largest non-theatrical distributor of movies, Swank partners with top studios like Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., and Paramount to bring Hollywood entertainment to audiences beyond traditional theaters. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in St. Louis, the company delivers licensed film content to colleges, K-12 schools, hospitals, cruise lines, libraries, and many other unique venues worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join our leadership team and partner closely with the CFO in driving the company's financial success. This critical role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, and audit functions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical accounting leader with a strong background in financial management, technical accounting, and team leadership. This individual will help guide the accounting team, ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, manage compliance requirements, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational effectiveness. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the financials of a company in order to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing
• Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business
• Assist management with important financial decisions
• Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient accounting close on a monthly basis
• Manages accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, and general ledger accounting
• Performs technical accounting issue research and resolution as necessary
• Assists the CFO with preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process, evaluates business unit performance against budget, and develops forecasts/reforecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with organization’s policies
• Supervises the preparation of the monthly management financial reporting package, including variance analysis
• Manages the annual financial audit process performed by our independent CPA firm
• Develops, analyzes, documents and implements internal controls
• Develops, maintains and enhances accounting and finance policies, processes and procedures to comply with organization’s policy
• Seeks opportunities to revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting group
• Responsible for local, state and federal tax compliance and reporting (including payroll, property and sales and use tax compliance and reporting)
• Manages preparation of regulatory filings
• Manages debt covenant reporting
• Establishes and implements short and long-range accounting department goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Manages projects and initiatives as assigned
• Manages third party relationships with accounting firm for international subsidiary
• Manages financials for affiliate businesses
• Manages incentive compensation calculations and associated documentation
• Drive and implement new process changes to foster a continuously improving business environment, including profitability improvement and analysis of markets for business opportunities
• Engage with the business, researching and partnering with market and department leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and learn, apply, and teach new concepts and processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and succeed in a team-oriented environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detailAbility to work independently while partnering effectively across departments and leadership teams
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (VBA, PivotTables, reference to external databases, complex formulas)
• Substantial experience with an ERP (G/L, A/P, etc)., NetSuite experience a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platforms
• Hybrid work schedule with on-site work Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays, subject to change based on evolving business needs and priorities

EOE, including disabilities and veterans