Corporate Controller

Edge Case Research, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting operations. This high-impact role requires a strong foundation in investment accounting and strategic leadership. You will oversee core accounting functions, drive a disciplined close process, and ensure compliance across complex business verticals. Your expertise will empower teams and improve processes, delivering accurate financial reporting that supports key business decisions. Join a dynamic environment that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Controller role at a publicly traded company.
• Deep experience in investment accounting and multi-entity consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Systems

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional Corporate Controller to lead and scale the accounting operations of a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with a strong foundation in investment accounting, a sharp strategic mind, and a passion for building efficient, high-integrity finance functions.

As Corporate Controller, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all core accounting functions, driving a disciplined close process, and ensuring compliance across complex business verticals. You’ll bring structure, insight, and leadership to a fast-paced environment—empowering teams, improving processes, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting that supports our financial planning and analysis team and key business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, billing, AP/AR, inventory, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
• Own the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and regulatory filings
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to protect assets and ensure reporting accuracy

Investment Accounting

• Manage accounting for equity investments and business combinations, ensuring accurate valuation, treatment, and disclosure
• Partner with investment teams to understand deal structures and translate them into financial reporting
• Assist with accounting due diligence in M&A
• Oversee technical accounting and valuation of equity-based incentive programs

Close, Intercompany and Audit Processes

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, driving speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, allocations, and transfer pricing compliance
• Continuously improve accounting workflows and reporting systems
• Manage the annual audit process

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the financial planning & analysis team’s development of budgets and forecasts; assist with analyzing variances and providing strategic insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial planning with business strategy

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local financial regulations and tax requirements
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments; implement corrective actions as needed

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Partner with leadership across departments to support company-wide objectives

What We’re Looking For

• CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role at a publicly traded company as well as 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• Deep experience in investment accounting and multi-entity consolidations
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead a fast-paced close process and improve systems and controls
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth within our organization. Please include a cover letter with your application.

About Firebird:

Firebird is a next generation music company providing career and brand guidance to over 1,000 artists worldwide to help them develop and grow broader global audiences and build longer lasting, higher impact, more profitable careers. Redefining the intersection of music, technology and finance, Firebird has rich expertise across the spectrum of artist management and intellectual property creation, from traditional endeavors like touring and recording, to cutting edge marketing and consumer product development, to emerging digital platforms from gaming to AI. Firebird’s roster of partners includes some of the most important companies across the various aspects of the music landscape today including Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive, Defected, Ntertain, Tape Room, Easier Said and many more.