Controller

Stagwell; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagwell Inc. is seeking an Agency Controller to oversee accounting, compliance, and internal controls for their SSC agency.

You will partner with agency leadership and shared services to ensure accurate reporting, efficient month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and adherence to company policies and GAAP standards. The role drives standardization, automation, and process improvements across accounting operations while partnering with leadership to deliver reliable financial insights and

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned agency.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies; coordinate audits.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

CPA License

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

About Us

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

About Us

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.

Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Overview

SSC Agency Controller

The Agency Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, compliance, and internal control activities for their agency within the SSC organization. This role partners closely with agency leadership, other Shared Services teams, Internal Audit, and Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate accounting, efficient month-end close processes, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The Controller serves as a key business partner to agency management while driving standardization, automation, and continuous process improvement across accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned agency.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to close deadlines and service level commitments.
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and account certification processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate support for external and internal audit requests.
• Serve as the primary accounting partner for agency leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff and senior accountants.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Drive standardization of accounting processes across agencies.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Partner with Shared Services and systems teams on process transformation projects.

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, other related field
• Certified Public Accountant License
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Public accounting background.
• Advertising agency, marketing services, media, or professional services industry experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial automation technologies.
• Experience in a Shared Services or global accounting environment.

Compensation

Compensation Expectations are 160-180K