Senior Controller - PE-Backed Agencies & Reporting

Marcus & Associates Executive Recruiters; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus & Associates Executive Recruiters seeks a Group Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of agencies. Reporting to the CFO, you will ensure timely close, strong internal controls, and compliance with lender and PE requirements.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting with hands-on leadership in PE-backed professional services firms, overseeing multiple entities and driving reporting accuracy across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred or required.
• 12+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience in advertising, marketing, communications, media, or consulting agencies is highly desirable.
• Private equity-backed environments preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and board/investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for multiple legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Review agency-level financial results and analytical reporting.
• Drive process improvements to close timelines and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare board, executive leadership, and investor reporting packages.
• Coordinate covenant calculations and lender reporting for PE/lenders.
• Assist CFO with management analysis and presentations.
• Participate in due diligence and purchase accounting for acquisitions.
• Standardize processes across acquired entities.
• Oversee general ledger, payables, receivables, revenue recognition, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, and cash management.
• Manage external auditors and annual audit process.
• Develop high-performing accounting teams across locations.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

ERP implementation

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Leadership

Acquisition integration

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Marcus & Associates Executive Recruiters seeks a Group Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of agencies. Reporting to the CFO, you will ensure timely close, strong internal controls, and compliance with lender and PE requirements.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting with hands-on leadership in PE-backed professional services firms, overseeing multiple entities and driving reporting accuracy across locations.