Controller

Who We Are:

ATTN: is a media company that breaks down important societal topics and conversations into digestible, entertaining videos and series across all platforms. We are leaders when it comes to reaching people who want context on the issues and conversations that matter to them.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the CFO, as Controller you will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company, including month-end closing, the preparation of periodic financial reports, management of a small accounting team, oversight of the accounting systems, management of the comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, ensure the accuracy of the organization's reported financial results and ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as state and federal regulations. Ensures the overall integrity of financial record keeping, reporting and forecasting that is critical to the success of the business. 

• Manage all aspects of the accounting and finance functions for the company,, including, but not limited to, general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, production accounting, and payroll
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive monthly reporting package and financial analysis for parent company, including but not limited to, GAAP-compliant financials, MD&A commentary, sales pipeline analysis and KPI trends
• Maintain and update the Company’s financial model, including analyzing detailed operating projections and monitoring the business unit level results. Lead all annual budget planning activities and provide regular monthly updates to the CFO and Executive leadership
• Manage a team of 3-4 individuals. Lead, train, develop, motivate, and evaluate staff in order to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of the company goals
• Monitor ongoing performance against company growth objectives, identify problems, and initiate appropriate corrective action to ensure that the company is moving toward its target revenue and profit goals
• Oversee all tax planning and compliance with required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable tax laws
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls to assure accurate and cost-effective accounting operations
• Work closely with CFO, department heads and executive leadership team to deliver reports and analysis that help identify sales and operational efficiency opportunities
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting processes and internal controls
• Create usable budgets for the business, including evaluating the needs of each department
• Support the CFO in the achievement of company and departmental objectives, including the preparation of ad hoc reports and analysis

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience (advanced knowledge of media, entertainment and/or production accounting highly preferred)
• CPA is highly preferred 
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Strong technical U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge
• Superior knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting and modeling
• Strong project management skills including an ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment
• Detail and results oriented
• Strong leadership and business acumen
• Exceptional technical writing, analytical, and problem solving skills

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ATTN: is committed to building and fostering a workplace of diversity and employee inclusion. ATTN: does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics