Senior Corporate Controller - Global GAAP & SOX Leader

The Marketing Cloud; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagwell seeks a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the corporate accounting function, ensure compliance with public company reporting, and drive financial excellence across a multinational environment.

You will oversee the integrity of financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls, partnering with regional finance leaders to standardize policies and improve systems across multi-entity operations.

Qualifications

• CPA is required and must be in good standing.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Public company experience required, preferably within the advertising, media, or services industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including corporate accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Partner with regional finance leaders to ensure consistency in global accounting policies and procedures across all business units.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including ASC 606, business combinations, foreign currency transactions, intercompany eliminations, leases (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, policies, and systems to support a scalable and efficient finance organization.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Skills

Corporate accounting

US GAAP

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Stagwell seeks a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the corporate accounting function, ensure compliance with public company reporting, and drive financial excellence across a multinational environment.

You will oversee the integrity of financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls, partnering with regional finance leaders to standardize policies and improve systems across multi-entity operations.