Assistant Controller

November 5, 2024

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Stratacomm is an independently owned, integrated communications agency with offices located in Washington, D. C. and Detroit, as well as a remote workforce across the U. S. The company specializes in a range of communications services that include creative digital solutions, paid media, public affairs, public relations, and research and planning. Stratacomm is known for its expertise in sectors such as energy and sustainability, government, social change, and transportation and new mobility. The agency has worked on significant projects like executing paid media strategies to reduce impaired driving deaths and providing communications support to the Aluminum Transportation Group.

Communications • Public Affairs • Transportation • Energy & Environment • Infrastructure

51 - 200 employees

📱 Media

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• The Assistant Controller will maintain accounting controls and provide accurate financial information to management and stakeholders to facilitate decision-making. • This position will also determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities for the agency. • This position will report directly to the CFO. • Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; • Creates financial statements and reports for upper management as well as clients; • Support firmwide budgeting and forecasting process; • Oversees and manages the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes; • Provides relevant information to CPA firm in order to meet tax and bank deadlines; • Works with company financial team to maintain and improve internal controls; • Maintains General Ledger accounting functions and account reconciliations; • Maintains the Fixed Asset and related depreciation schedules; ensures proper recording of new purchases and disposals; • Works closely with Human Resources in the development and economic evaluation of various employee benefit programs such as 401(k) and health insurance policies. • Tracks and maintains company insurance policies and assembles documentation for annual audits of those insurance policies; • Manages commercial banking relationships to facilitate credit and treasury services under highly competitive terms; • Monitors payroll processing and compliance with regulations; • Identifies solutions to discrepancies in financial records; • Possesses intellectual curiosity and a willingness to develop significant expertise in federal government contracting; • Builds and maintains relationships with other finance executives in the advertising and federal government contracting industries. • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 7+ years of progressively responsible experience. • CPA certification is strongly preferred. • Thorough knowledge of GAAP. Strong ability to present financial information to a variety of audiences. • Thorough knowledge of the advertising, PR and communications industries with previous experience with an advertising and marketing firm. • Proficient in the use of NetSuite accounting software and Microsoft Office software. • Previous supervisory experience. • Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative to take ownership of duties, support business development, marketing and strategic endeavors and show firm-wide leadership. • Critical thinker and problem solver who can advise management and contribute ideas to optimize firm productivity and achieve goals. • Attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Strong organizational and communication skills.