About the role

  • Controller leading financial operations for CORE Stagwell, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting within the Philippines. Manages accounting functions and supports corporate initiatives while working with Shared Services.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the Monthly Financial Statements
  • Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting requirements, and variance analysis
  • Review bi-weekly payroll, journal entries and prepare monthly reconciliations
  • Manage the network’s month-end reporting process in compliance with Stagwell global deadlines and guidelines
  • Assist in the issuance of timely management reports for CORE Stagwell Functional users
  • Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash forecasting
  • Utilize ERP to track and maintain key initiatives / projects for all CORE Stagwell functions
  • Review and approve monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and certain P&L accounts
  • Manage the reconciliation of Intercompany activity with other Stagwell subsidiaries
  • Prepare and maintain Corporate allocations for all departments to ensure appropriate chargebacks and billings to Stagwell Brands
  • Manage/Review monthly close entries according to U.S. GAAP (i.e., Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation)
  • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, and work with the central AP, AR, and Billing Teams
  • Ensure that accounts receivables and payables are posted with proper coding and paid in a timely manner
  • Ensure that subledgers are reconciled monthly
  • Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash forecasting
  • Assist with the production of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
  • Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly/quarterly Stagwell reporting package and assist Corporate as needed
  • Manage the Internal/External Audits: prepare schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer questions
  • Own SOX compliance by establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and practices over financial reporting with the help of Corporate SOX Team
  • Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist with Ad hoc requests as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
  • CPA
  • 7+ years of related experience, with Public Accounting and industry experience being a plus
  • 5+ years of Maconomy (or competitor) experience and proficiency on all Maconomy modules
  • Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Manage a staff of 5+ and interact with Shared Services Teams (AR/AP/Billing/Corporate)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Controller

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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