VP, Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate the accounting team.

• Create process-driven workflows with defined ownership, review, and backup protocols.

• Take ownership of the financial close and reporting processes.

• Provide timely and precise consolidated results within a complex multi-entity framework.

• Develop and establish technical accounting policies and judgments.

• Oversee revenue recognition for various streams including advertising, subscriptions, platform distribution, film and TV licensing, and live events.

• Manage the capitalization, amortization, and impairment of film and content costs.

• Supervise programming rights and complex transactions such as production financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and entity restructuring.

• Redesign the chart of accounts and its reporting dimensions.

• Align the general ledger with source systems and cloud data platforms.

• Leverage automation and AI to minimize manual tasks in the closing process, reconciliations, order-to-cash, and payables.

• Enhance internal controls and act as the primary liaison to external auditors.

• Oversee tax compliance in collaboration with external advisors, covering partnership, sales and use, and payroll matters.

• Collaborate with FP&A, technology, and business leaders to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Report directly to the CFO.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• CPA certification is mandatory; Chartered Accountant or an equivalent international qualification is also considered.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.

• At least 3 years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a multi-entity organization.

• Background in a Big 4 or national firm is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in leading an external audit and strengthening internal controls.

• Experience in leading accounting cleanups, restructurings, acquisitions, or dispositions.

• Proficient in NetSuite or a similar ERP system, including chart of accounts, subsidiaries, consolidation, and reporting.

• Experience in redesigning a chart of accounts, implementing systems, or automating finance processes.

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms, BI tools, or AI-enabled workflows is a significant advantage.

• Understanding of partnership structures, including multi-entity LLCs, K-1s, and allocations.

• Preferably possesses experience in media or entertainment, particularly in film and TV production and distribution accounting, advertising order-to-cash, subscription or streaming services, and live sports and events.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

• Comfort with film and TV project financing and accounting, or a willingness to learn quickly.

• Interest in AI and automation technologies.

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with executives, auditors, and colleagues from non-financial backgrounds.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Willingness to travel to the Ft. Worth office as necessary.

• Must hold a CPA or be actively pursuing CPA certification, as indicated in the application options.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for travel to the Ft. Worth office throughout the year.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to equitable hiring practices and diversity.