Financial Controller: Broadcasting

We 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 month/quarter/year-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead the process for recording monthly revenue in the General Ledger
• Conduct Balance Sheet reconciliations and evaluate subledger/subsystem data
• Research and analyze technical accounting matters to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for financial transactions, establish financial controls, and safeguard critical information
• Collaborate with the Director of FP&A to ensure accuracy of financial statements, aid in budgeting/estimates, and provide guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Monitor General Ledger transactions for accuracy pertaining to fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, depreciation/amortization, and liabilities
• Implement and oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Continuously assess accounting processes to enhance efficiency and efficacy while upholding internal controls
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all accounting activities to provide support to other members of the Finance team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA certification preferred
• Previous exposure to ERP Applications such as MS-Dynamics or Acumatica
• Proficiency in managing Multiple Entity and Intercompany Accounting Processes
• Ability to utilize Excel for detailed analysis of system and sub-system data
• Capacity to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative setting
• Experience within the media, broadcasting or news industry is advantageous

Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan
• 401k plan with Company Match
• Generous Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Tax-free Transit benefits
• Discounted Parking Access
• Gym Membership Discount
• Convenient access to highways and public transportation

About 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.