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Truelogic is partnering with a digital-first marketing company to find a highly experienced Assistant Controller to lead key accounting functions for their Corporate Shared Services entity. This remote role, based in Latin America, offers a significant opportunity to drive operational improvements, manage a team, and ensure robust financial reporting and SOX compliance within a fast-paced environment. If you are a CPA with extensive experience in service industries, particularly media/advertising, and possess strong leadership and system optimization skills, this position provides a chance to work with leading U.S. companies and receive highly competitive USD compensation.
About Truelogic
Truelogic is a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services, headquartered in New York, with over two decades of experience delivering technology solutions to companies of all sizes. Our team of 600+ professionals in Latin America partners with U.S. companies on impactful projects.
Our Client
Our client is a digital-first marketing company focused on driving results for ambitious B2C, B2B, and DTC brands worldwide.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to lead aspects of the accounting function within CORE Stagwell, the Corporate entity providing Shared Services (Accounting, Financial Operations, Business Applications, IT, Real Estate) to Brands in the Stagwell network. The role involves management reporting for CORE Stagwell, supporting corporate initiatives, and providing monthly financial results analysis to heads of Shared Services functions. The position reports to the Stagwell Global Controller.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Monthly Financial Statements.
- Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting requirements, and variance analysis.
- Review bi-weekly payroll, journal entries, and prepare monthly reconciliations.
- Manage the network’s month-end reporting process in compliance with global deadlines and guidelines.
- Assist in issuing timely management reports for CORE Stagwell Functional users.
- Assist in treasury functions, including day-to-day banking and cash forecasting.
- Utilize ERP to track and maintain key initiatives/projects for all CORE Stagwell functions.
- Review and approve monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and certain P&L accounts.
- Manage the reconciliation of Intercompany activity with other Stagwell subsidiaries.
- Prepare and maintain Corporate allocations for all departments for chargebacks and billings.
- Manage/Review monthly close entries according to U.S. GAAP (Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation).
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department and work with central AP, AR, and Billing Teams.
- Ensure accounts receivables and payables are posted with proper coding and paid timely.
- Ensure subledgers are reconciled monthly.
- Assist with the production of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly/quarterly Stagwell reporting package.
- Manage Internal/External Audits: prepare schedules, conduct audit research, and answer questions.
- Own SOX compliance by establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and practices with Corporate SOX Team support.
- Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with Ad hoc requests.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
- CPA required.
- 7+ years of related experience; Public Accounting and advertising, media, or services industry experience are a plus.
- 5+ years of Maconomy (or competitor) experience and proficiency on all Maconomy modules.
- Experience in service companies (preferably media, advertising).
- Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Experience managing a staff of 5+ and interacting with Shared Services Teams (AR/AP/Billing/Corporate).
- Ability to prioritize duties and stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to manage and mitigate risks while focusing on growth.
- Must be located in Latin America.
- Fluent in English.
What We Offer
- 100% Remote Work.
- Highly Competitive USD Pay.
- Paid Time Off.
- Work with Autonomy.
- Work with Top American Companies.