Strategic Financial Controller, Transformation & Systems

Washpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Post, a privately held media company, seeks a Financial Controller to lead global accounting, reporting, and governance. Reporting to the Acting CFO, you will redesign controllership, modernize processes, and build a high-performing team focused on accuracy and transparency.

As a strategic yet hands-on leader, you will oversee ERP systems transformation, close processes, policies, and internal controls, partnering with FP&A and external auditors to drive responsible growth and

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for global accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and statutory reporting
• Establish and advance a long-term vision for the controllership function aligned with organizational strategy and the needs of a privately held media company
• Assess, redesign, and modernize accounting processes, operating models, and organizational structure to support scale, resilience, and effectiveness
• Operate as a "player-coach," moving between strategic leadership and hands-on accounting work during transformation, team development, and systems changes
• Maintain final accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all internal and external financial reporting
• Own worldwide consolidation and end-to-end accounting close process
• Develop and enforce global accounting policies and standards for consistency and compliance, including revenue recognition
• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment suitable for a privately held enterprise
• Oversee financial reporting controls and internal audit activities
• Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and insights to senior leadership
• Lead ERP systems evaluation, selection, migration, and future-state architecture to support strategy
• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure reporting supports decision-making and operational insights
• Lead enterprise Risk functions as the role evolves, strengthening governance and risk awareness

Job description

The Washington Post, a privately held media company, seeks a Financial Controller to lead global accounting, reporting, and governance. Reporting to the Acting CFO, you will redesign controllership, modernize processes, and build a high-performing team focused on accuracy and transparency.

As a strategic yet hands-on leader, you will oversee ERP systems transformation, close processes, policies, and internal controls, partnering with FP&A and external auditors to drive responsible growth and