Controller

• Manage the complete accounts payable process, including vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and payroll processing.
• Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, which involves invoicing, contract management, and collections.
• Maintain accurate weekly and monthly reports on cash inflow and outflow, providing commentary as needed.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Revise and standardize the chart of accounts and the cost center structure.
• Own revenue recognition under IFRS 15, including contract review, identification of performance obligations, and treatment of variable consideration.
• Apply IFRS 16 (leases) and IAS 38 (intangibles and internally developed software) consistently, maintaining supporting schedules and amortization/depreciation logic.
• Design, document, and operate internal controls over financial reporting to achieve audit readiness by the 2027 fiscal year.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership and potential investors.
• Document all financial processes comprehensively as they are established.
• Identify and eliminate manual or Excel-based workflows; implement automation wherever possible.
• Assess and support ERP tools and integrations to enhance data integrity.
• Collaborate with outsourced providers during the transition to ensure a smooth handoff.
• Develop and maintain finance policies (expense, travel, approvals, vendor onboarding) and drive adoption across the company.
• Improve overall forecasting and budgeting processes by partnering with other departments.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and achieve financial goals.
• Coordinate tax compliance (direct, indirect, and cross-border) in partnership with external advisors.
• Hire, train and manage team responsible for controlling operations.

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure subledgers are reconciled monthly.
• Review payroll-related journal entries and assist with payroll reconciliations.
• Support monthly reporting requirements in compliance with global deadlines and accounting policies.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations across Stagwell subsidiaries.
• Help maintain departmental allocations, chargebacks, and billings to Stagwell Brands.
• Support treasury activities, including banking transactions and cash forecasting.
• Ensure accounts payable and receivable transactions are properly coded and processed timely.
• Utilize ERP systems (Maconomy preferred) to track financial activity and support operational initiatives.
• Assist with budget preparation, quarterly forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages for Corporate Finance.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and supporting audit requests.
• Support SOX compliance efforts and help maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Shared Services teams including AP, AR, Billing, Payroll, and Corporate Finance.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

See all jobs on JobTailor

Controller

Assistant Controller