Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $120,000-$145,000 per year +

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. And LOCAL candidates only. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Controller (Hybrid)

Location: Encinitas, CA

Full-Time | Department: Finance

Our digital advertising client is looking for a hands-on, solution-oriented Controller to lead U.S. financial operations and ensure seamless integration with global reporting standards. Reporting directly to the CEO and dotted-line to the UK-based Group Financial Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial performance and influence key business decisions.

You'll manage everything from month-end close to audits, budgets, and systemswhile mentoring a small local team and working closely with international partners.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Operations

• Partner with leadership to model key business processes and guide resource planning
• Track and report on utilization, project profitability, and revenue
• Oversee payroll, commissions, expenses, and bonuses

Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close under US GAAP and IFRS
• Produce accurate management accounts and journal entries
• Reconcile and resolve intercompany transactions across the global group

Budgeting & Analysis

• Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with local and UK teams
• Deliver variance analysis and actionable financial insights

Audit & Tax

• Act as the lead for U.S. audit coordination and year-end schedules
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws in coordination with global tax leads

Cash, Treasury & Systems

• Monitor working capital, oversee AP/AR, and support treasury functions
• Maintain QuickBooks and lead the transition to Sage Intacct with the UK team
• Improve finance processes and support ERP implementation

What You Bring

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 57+ years of progressive experience in financial control or audit, preferably in an agency or project-based services environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and practical experience with IFRS
• Experience with multinational reporting and intercompany transactions
• Proficient in Excel , QuickBooks (required) , and Sage Intacct (preferred)
• Track record of managing audits and working with external advisors

What You'll Gain

• High-impact role in a collaborative, fast-paced organization
• Exposure to global finance standards and international operations
• A team culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and performance
• Opportunities to lead and optimize critical financial processes

SALARY AND PERKS: $120K-$145K plus generous benefits, medical, dental and vision- company contributes $1000 per month, 401K with safe harbor match, 15 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days, PLUS week off between Christmas and New Years, long term growth potential to move into more senior role, and MORE! Hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote!)

******Local candidates only please, no relocation offered *************

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