Growth-Driven Controller NYC Lead AR/AP & Close

Atlas Search; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Atlas Search is seeking a Controller to join the finance team in its New York City office. This full-time contract role reports to the CFO and offers the opportunity to build and scale the accounting function during a growth phase.

The ideal candidate has 10–25 years of accounting leadership experience, CPA, and a hands-on leadership style to partner with non-finance teams and drive close processes, audits, and board reporting.

Formación

• CPA certification required and active.
• 10–25 years of accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading AR/AP, audits, and board reporting.
• Startup experience a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Own the integrity of the company’s books and reporting.
• Lead the AR and AP teams.
• Drive improvements to processes and controls across the close and reporting cycle.
• Oversee month-end close activities, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis while identifying opportunities to improve reporting timelines.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, monitor liquidity, and oversee daily cash management activities to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that inform forecasting, business planning, and strategic decisions.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, ensuring accurate documentation and timely preparation of supporting financial information.
• Prepare financial reporting materials for board meetings and oversee tax compliance requirements, including applicable state filings.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting their professional development.

Conocimientos

CPA

Leadership

People management

Media industry

Close process

Descripción del empleo

Atlas Search is seeking a Controller to join the finance team in its New York City office. This full-time contract role reports to the CFO and offers the opportunity to build and scale the accounting function during a growth phase.

The ideal candidate has 10–25 years of accounting leadership experience, CPA, and a hands-on leadership style to partner with non-finance teams and drive close processes, audits, and board reporting.