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  • Location: West LA, California
  • $100000 base salary
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1536
  • Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

Title: Assistant Controller

Industry: Media & Internet

Location: West LA – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Assistant Controller in West LA for a start-up media company in the Media and Internet industry. You would oversee daily bookkeeping tasks, manage revenue recognition, and collaborate with various departments to align on financial strategy. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in corporate accounting, work on financial modeling projects, and support the growth of the merchandising business, making it a great next step in your career. Additionally, the company's mid-term goal of fundraising and long-term goal of acquiring a female-focused media company provide exciting opportunities for growth and development.

Description:
**Responsibilities:**

  • Supervise daily financial tasks, such as accounts receivable/accounts payable, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Direct revenue recognition, payroll, and inventory accounting to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
  • Collaborate with the merchandising team to enhance growth and optimize inventory management as the merch business expands.
  • Compile monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and reports for management.
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in various financial modeling projects and forecasting to aid leadership decision-making.
  • Coordinate with the Head of Finance, Head of Production, and Head of Sales to align on financial strategy and operational objectives.
  • Support audit and review procedures.
  • Assist with specialized accounting tasks as required (e.g., tracking contract revenue and third-party partnership commissions).

**Qualifications:**

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience in corporate accounting.
  • Familiarity with NetSuite is a bonus.
  • Strong communication and organizational abilities; thrive in a hybrid work environment.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
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