Job Description
Controller
Marketing Firm | Remote (MA,RI, CT, FL -based) | Leadership Role
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for our growing marketing firm. This role combines day-to-day accounting ownership with high-level financial leadership and close partnership with the CEO and executive team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-based professional services environment.
This is a remote position, with occasional in-person meetings with the CEO and/or Leadership team. Candidates must be based in Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Florida.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Own and manage all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, credit card management, revenue recognition, and general ledger
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial packages
- Enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Serve as Admin/Super User for the firm’s ERP system
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
- Prepare the annual budget and ongoing monthly forecasts
- Manage cash flow and maintain strong banking relationships
- Support financial planning and analysis to guide business decisions
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare all documentation required for annual tax returns and coordinate with external tax advisors
- Manage all insurance contracts, including annual Workers’ Compensation audits
Contracts & Risk Management
- Review, negotiate, and/or draft vendor agreements
- Review and sign client contracts, ensuring financial and risk considerations are addressed
Leadership & Strategic Partnership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team
- Act as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to overall company strategy
- Support teams across the organization with ad hoc financial analysis and requests
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Management and Client Services teams to manage the financial aspects of client and vendor relationships
- Ensure accurate project costing, billing, and profitability tracking
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- CPA is a plus
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller
- Excel Super user
- Experience with systems implementation
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition and project-based accounting (professional services or agency experience preferred)
- Proven ability to operate in a hands-on role while also providing strategic financial leadership
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Work Location
- Remote role
- Occasional in-person meetings with leadership team (maximum twice per month)
Must be a local employee based in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut or Florida
