[Hiring] Corporate Controller @Stagwell Global

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead our corporate accounting team, ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements, and drive financial excellence across our complex, multi-entity organization. This role is critical in overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, operational accounting, and internal controls for a publicly traded, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership:
  • Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including corporate accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Partner with regional finance leaders to ensure consistency in global accounting policies and procedures across all business units.
• External Reporting & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Technical Accounting:
  • Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations, foreign currency transactions, intercompany eliminations, leases (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation.
  • Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company.
• Process Improvement & Systems:
  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, policies, and systems to support a scalable and efficient finance organization.
  • Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Public company experience required, preferably within the advertising, media, or services industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing global, multi-currency consolidations across multiple legal entities.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally with senior leadership.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.