Controller leading financial operations for CORE Stagwell, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting within the Philippines. Manages accounting functions and supports corporate initiatives while working with Shared Services.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the 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 Stagwell global deadlines and guidelines
Assist in the issuance of 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 to ensure appropriate chargebacks and billings to Stagwell Brands
Manage/Review monthly close entries according to U.S. GAAP (i.e., Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation)
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, and work with the central AP, AR, and Billing Teams
Ensure that accounts receivables and payables are posted with proper coding and paid in a timely manner
Ensure that subledgers are reconciled monthly
Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash forecasting
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 and assist Corporate as needed
Manage the Internal/External Audits: prepare schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer questions
Own SOX compliance by establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and practices over financial reporting with the help of Corporate SOX Team
Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures
Assist with Ad hoc requests as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
CPA
7+ years of related experience, with Public Accounting and industry experience being a plus
5+ years of Maconomy (or competitor) experience and proficiency on all Maconomy modules
Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Excellent Excel skills
Manage a staff of 5+ and interact with Shared Services Teams (AR/AP/Billing/Corporate)
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