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Open position in St Louis, MO, Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City, MO or Columbia, MO; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

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Position Summary

True Independent Holdings is seeking an experienced and hands-on Corporate Controller to coordinate accounting activities across multiple agencies, support financial reporting and reconciliation processes, and assist with accounting process improvement and ERP implementation initiatives.

The Corporate Controller will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, coordinate accounting activities across the agencies, assist with financial reporting and process improvements, and serve as a key resource in ERP implementation efforts. This role will partner closely with accounting team members and senior leadership to standardize processes, improve reporting, strengthen controls, and support the implementation of a new ERP platform.

This is a highly visible role that requires a strong combination of technical accounting expertise, operational execution, process improvement, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting to build a scalable finance organization capable of supporting the company's continued growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all agencies and entities.
• Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process across all agencies and entities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Own monthly accrual processes to meet financial reporting timelines.

Balance Sheet Management & Financial Integrity

• Facilitate all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive the cleanup and resolution of data issues.
• Manage the intercompany process and balances across other holding company agencies.
• Review and resolve unreconciled items and aged balances.
• Ensure reserves and accruals are appropriate and adequately supported.
• Manage the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of media liabilities and related restricted cash balances, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.

Accounting Operations

• Provide technical expertise and subject matter expertise to agency controllers.
• Partner with agency Controllers to standardize accounting practices and reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure consistency and discipline throughout the finance organization.
• Improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across accounting processes.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen and maintain internal control processes.
• Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate financial controls.
• Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

ERP Implementation & Systems Leadership

• Serve as the technical accounting point of contact for ERP implementation initiatives.
• Facilitate the development and communication of accounting and reporting requirements by working closely with agency Controllers and ERP implementation consultants.
• Lead accounting participation in system design, testing, validation, and user acceptance.
• Oversee data conversion, reconciliation, and migration efforts.
• Standardize accounting processes within the ERP environment.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Own and manage the company's cash forecasting, cash flow reporting, and liquidity monitoring processes.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash projections across all agencies and entities.
• Coordinate with agency Controllers and operational leaders to ensure cash forecasts are accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Monitor working capital trends, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and client media liabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, working capital efficiency, and overall liquidity.
• Provide regular cash flow reporting and analysis to the CFO and executive leadership team.

Audit

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate annual audits and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Assist with lender reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support tax preparation and external accounting relationships.

Process Improvement & Organizational Development

• Lead initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Reduce dependence on manual spreadsheets and inefficient processes.
• Improve close cycle efficiency and reporting quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the finance organization.
• Support integration and standardization efforts across acquired businesses.

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and developing finance talent.
• Assist in building a scalable accounting organization capable of supporting future growth.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in media, advertising, marketing services, professional services, or multi-entity organizations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Media agency, advertising agency financial leadership experience preferred.
• Multi-entity accounting environments experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and balance sheet management.
• ERP implementation or major system conversion experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave