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Advertising Agency Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Controller

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing advertising agency in Santa Monica, California. This position will work closely with executive ...

Global Controller

$200K - $250K/yr

Scope3 works with leading advertisers, agencies, publishers, and platforms globally, with teams ... About the Role Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will serve as a strategic finance leader ...

... advertisers, agencies, and retail media networks. At Permutive, You'll Help Our Customers ... Controller or Senior Controller to own the accounting function across our US and UK entities.

Accounting Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

... advertising agency, is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the day-to-day accounting operations for their U.S. entity. This is a newly created role reporting to the Global Assistant Controller ...

Company Description Spirit Media is a marketing and advertising agency, working with radio, TV and ... Do you like controlling how much money you will make? Do you like being in total control of what ...

... agencies, and publishers simplify advertising and amplify performance. Powered by COOL AI, our ... Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations ...

Controller

Sitka, AK · On-site

$119K/yr

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned ... officials or agencies concerning scope of audits, financial conditions found, source and ...

Accounting Manager

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR is a fast-growing advertising and public relations agency ... You'll work closely with the Controller and Finance Coordinator to keep financial information ...

Controller

Sitka, AK · On-site

$156K/yr

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned ... officials or agencies concerning scope of audits, financial conditions found, source and ...

$100 - $125/hr

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR is a fast-growing advertising and public relations agency ... You'll work closely with the Controller and Finance Coordinator to keep financial information ...

... advertising agency, a youth sports business and a ready-to drink-cocktail company. The company is ... This position reports to the President with a strong dotted line reporting to the Group Controller ...

... advertising agency, a youth sports business and a ready-to drink-cocktail company. The company is ... This position reports to the President with a strong dotted line reporting to the Group Controller ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for advertising agency controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Controller

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Robert Half
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 10K+ employees

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing advertising agency in Santa Monica, California. This position will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial visibility, support business planning, and maintain accurate, timely reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, project-based financial management experience, and the ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term financial guidance.


Please submit your resume to Eric Herndon for confidential consideration.


Responsibilities:

• Direct core accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, the general ledger, and the monthly close process.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.

• Oversee project-based financial activity by tracking budgets, evaluating margins, monitoring billable utilization, and applying appropriate revenue recognition practices.

• Examine client agreements to confirm billing terms, financial commitments, and contractual requirements are properly managed.

• Lead the annual budget process, recurring forecasts, cash planning, and financial modeling to support leadership decision-making.

• Track outstanding receivables, support collection efforts, and help maintain healthy cash flow across the business.

• Build and refine client budgets, pricing approaches, indirect rate structures, and profitability measurements.

• Maintain compliance with tax obligations, audit expectations, and financial terms outlined in client contracts.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency of financial processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success with project accounting in an advertising, marketing, service-based, or government contracting setting.
• Strong understanding of contract review, client billing structures, and financial compliance requirements.
• Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel capabilities; experience with Clients & Profits is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with general ledger management and financial document preparation.

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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948