Financial Controller

LeaderPromos Marketing Agency; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LeaderPromos Marketing Agency in the United States seeks a Financial Controller to optimize financial performance, lead accounting operations, and drive revenue through strong internal controls and strategic financial planning.

The role oversees the accounting team, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, audits, and compliance. You will partner with leadership to maintain accurate records, manage risk, and implement efficient financial processes in a fast-paced promotional marketing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting emphasis; Master’s preferred.
• At least 5 years accounting experience with 1+ year in supervision.
• Familiarity with GAAP and state regulations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the Accounting Team while ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review period-end financial statements.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and projections to manage cash balances.
• Analyze monthly operating results for accuracy and reasonableness of reports.
• Oversee transactional processing of financial processes and post period activity via journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Maintain internal controls to protect assets and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate audits and tax returns with outside CPA firms.
• Maintain corporate records and accounts; manage the finance staff.
• Hire, train, and develop financial staff; schedule and monitor work results.
• Keep financial information confidential and promote sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Supervisory experience

GAAP familiarity

Integrity

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting-related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Inventory management

Job description

We're not just another promotional marketing agency. We're innovators, collaborators, and dedicated partners to our clients, helping them amplify their brand visibility with custom-branded products. As a top-ranked agency (PPAI #27, ASI Top 40), we're looking for a driven Financial Controller to join our finance team.

As an experienced Financial Controller, you will optimize financial performance and lead accounting operations. This includes managing the financial team, ensuring accurate records, and handling risk, compliance, reporting, analysis, forecasting, and audits. Your strategic and numerical skills will drive revenue growth, sound financial strategies, strong internal controls, and overall organizational success.

Be a Leader Every Day.

What you'll do:

• Direct and supervise the Accounting Team while our policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparation and review of period end financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and projections to effectively manage cash balances.
• Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results to ensure the reasonability and accuracy of reports.
• Direct the transactional processing of financial processes.
• Book required journal entries to post period activity such as Payroll, Work Comp (if reporting) and Inventory.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Coordinate the preparation of audits and tax returns with outside CPA firm.
• Assist in maintaining all corporate records and accounts.
• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Participate and promote sustainability through use tools, education, and training to increase awareness among staff members, vendors, and the community
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

What you\'ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Master’s Preferred.
• 5+ of accounting or related experience with one or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity of state regulations.
• Software Experience: Quickbooks, Inventory Management
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and team mentality.
• Strong leadership ability and guidance
• Experience articulating concepts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be self-motivated and work well under pressure within a dynamic, changing and fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Why Leaderpromos?

We offer more than just branded merchandise; our focus is also on fostering career development and making a meaningful difference. We offer:

A Rewarding Culture: Focused on individual growth and success through targeted training, competitive benefits, and promotional opportunities.

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

The "Leaderpromos Edge": Just like our clients, we strive to stand out. We leverage cutting-edge technology and global reach to deliver exceptional results. For over 25 years, our passion for creativity and client dedication has earned us a spot among the top 1% of distributors nationwide.

Leaderpromos is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.