Senior Controller & Finance Leader

BDG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Bustle Digital Group seeks an experienced Controller to join our Finance team in New York. This role ensures accounting integrity through process knowledge, technical expertise, and reporting leadership, with a hands-on approach and a focus on improving controls.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, cash forecasting, coordinating with FP&A and executives, leading audits, and mentoring the accounting team to excel.

Qualifications

• CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar.
• 10-15 years’ experience across public accounting and private industry.
• Strong technical accounting skills including revenue recognition and stock-based compensation.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process and prepare financial statements.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Partner with FP&A, Ad Revenue Operations, CFO, and CEO for reporting and strategic insights.
• Lead the annual financial audit and provide support for audited statements.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses; document controls.
• Manage the Accounting Team with mentorship and growth support.
• Prepare financial decks for Board meetings and key reviews.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting, including state filings.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the department.

Skills

CPA

Revenue recognition

Stock-based compensation

Excel

Accounting systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bustle Digital Group seeks an experienced Controller to join our Finance team in New York. This role ensures accounting integrity through process knowledge, technical expertise, and reporting leadership, with a hands-on approach and a focus on improving controls.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, cash forecasting, coordinating with FP&A and executives, leading audits, and mentoring the accounting team to excel.