Financial Controller: BroadcastingWe are seeking a proactive and adept accounting professional to join our streamlined corporate Finance team within a highly esteemed organization headquartered in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will possess six to eight years of experience, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of accounting principles, a hands-on mentality, and exceptional analytical prowess.Responsibilities:Supervise the General Ledger and actively engage in all monthquarteryear-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reportingLead the process for recording monthly revenue in the General LedgerConduct Balance Sheet reconciliations and evaluate subledgersubsystem dataResearch and analyze technical accounting matters to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for financial transactions, establish financial controls, and safeguard critical informationCollaborate with the Director of FP&A to ensure accuracy of financial statements, aid in budgetingestimates, and provide guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableMonitor General Ledger transactions for accuracy pertaining to fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, depreciationamortization, and liabilitiesImplement and oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with GAAPContinuously assess accounting processes to enhance efficiency and efficacy while upholding internal controlsDevelop a comprehensive understanding of all accounting activities to provide support to other members of the Finance teamRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA certification preferredPrevious exposure to ERP Applications such as MS-Dynamics or AcumaticaProficiency in managing Multiple Entity and Intercompany Accounting ProcessesAbility to utilize Excel for detailed analysis of system and sub-system dataCapacity to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative settingExperience within the media, broadcasting or news industry is advantageousPerks & Benefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverageLong Term Disability InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) Plan401k plan with Company MatchGenerous VacationPTOSickPaid HolidaysPaid Qualified-FMLA LeaveTax-free Transit benefitsDiscounted Parking AccessGym Membership DiscountConvenient access to highways and public transportationAbout the company:Our client is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. They are a leader in the multicast television network space. Our client produces original network TV programs, working directly with stations including CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo. Our client and its affiliate companies broadcast in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Ascendo is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.
Job Title
Controller