Corporate Controller (Confidential)
Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
We are partnering with an independent entertainment company to identify a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting across a dynamic, project-based environment.
This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO, offering the opportunity to build and enhance a best-in-class controllership function while partnering closely with executive leadership and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee full-cycle accounting including general ledger, AP, AR, and reconciliations
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and maintain strong internal controls
- Partner with Finance on budget vs. actuals analysis and management reporting
- Support divisional and project-level financial reporting
Production & Project-Based Accounting
- Oversee accounting across multiple productions (scripted and unscripted)
- Partner with production teams on budget tracking and cost management
- Ensure proper cost allocation and capitalization of production spend
- Support tax credits, incentives, and international production considerations
Compliance & Audit
- Manage external audits, tax filings, and third-party relationships
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Oversee reporting requirements tied to credit facilities and obligations
Cash Management
- Monitor cash flow across multiple entities
- Partner with leadership on funding strategies for ongoing productions
- Manage banking relationships and optimize liquidity
Team Leadership & Systems
- Lead and mentor a small accounting team
- Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools
- Support ERP optimization and reporting structure enhancements
Qualifications
- 10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership experience at the Controller or senior level
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
- Experience in a mid-sized or high-growth environment with full-cycle ownership
- Background in entertainment, media, or production accounting strongly preferred
- Familiarity with project-based accounting, tax credits, and production finance
- CPA a plus but not required
- Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience
Target Compensation: Base salary of $190k-$220k, plus bonus, plus strong benefits
