Corporate Controller

Spanish Broadcasting System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spanish Broadcasting System seeks a Corporate Controller to direct daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls from its Miami base. You will provide timely, accurate financial data to the CFO and executive leadership to guide strategic decisions and safeguard assets.

The role leads the accounting team, ensures GAAP compliance, oversees AP/AR, tax, budgets, audits, and provides strategic analyses for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 5 years in a dedicated managerial or departmental leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Corporate Accounting Department to ensure accurate and timely financial reports.
• Oversee AP, disbursements, and payroll processing.
• Manage AR functions, billing accuracy, and cash application.
• Direct corporate income tax and payroll tax compliance.
• Establish and monitor robust accounting systems and internal controls.
• Collaborate with CFO on strategic initiatives and ad-hoc analyses.
• Lead and develop accounting staff to high performance.
• Maintain professional communication across divisions, clients, and vendors.

Skills

Technical accounting depth

Leadership

Analytical proficiency

Strategic capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll platforms

Job description

Corporate Controller

Location: Corporate (Miami, FL or as applicable)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller directs and manages the company’s daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role delivers timely, accurate, and actionable financial data to executive leadership, shareholders, and key stakeholders to guide strategic economic decisions and safeguard corporate assets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Management: Oversee the Corporate Accounting Department to ensure the accurate, compliant, and timely preparation and dissemination of all financial reports, including monthly internal statements, external financial statements, annual budgets, and year-end audit materials.
• Disbursements & Cash Management: Direct the Disbursement Department to ensure accurate and compliant processing of accounts payable (AP), purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and corporate payroll processing.
• Revenue Operations & AR: Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring proactive aging management, accurate billing, timely cash application, and seamless funding service management (including weekly funding reports and client relations).
• Tax Compliance: Direct corporate income tax and payroll tax functions to ensure full federal, state, and local compliance, timely tax filings, and strategic optimization of available tax codes.
• Internal Controls & Systems: Establish, monitor, and maintain robust accounting systems and internal control frameworks to verify data integrity, protect corporate value, and mitigate risk.
• Executive Support: Partner closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives, ad-hoc financial analyses, and special projects to support the organization’s broader financial objectives.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop accounting department staff, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain courteous, professional, and effective communication across all corporate divisions, clients, vendors, and external partners while enforcing company policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Technical Accounting Depth: Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of the general ledger, GAAP compliance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll operations, and corporate tax regulations.
• Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead multi-functional accounting teams, optimize workflows, and drive departmental accountability.
• Analytical Proficiency: Advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and technical spreadsheet skills.
• Strategic Capabilities: Experience with contract negotiations or SEC reporting/compliance is highly desirable.

Technical & Software Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern financial reporting software.
• Experience utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and corporate payroll platforms.

Education And Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated managerial or departmental leadership role.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions to perform this job successfully.