Corporate Controller

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Controller based in Miami, FL. This role focuses on overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The successful candidate will manage the Accounting Department while ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.

The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, an active CPA license, and at least 10 years of hands-on accounting experience, with 5 years in a managerial position.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the general ledger and corporate tax regulations.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• 5 years in managerial or departmental leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee the accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Manage and mentor accounting department staff.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial modeling

Leadership

Data analysis

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

ERP systems

Job description

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.