Controller

As the world's largest non-theatrical distributor of movies, Swank partners with top studios like Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., and Paramount to bring Hollywood entertainment to audiences beyond traditional theaters. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in St. Louis, the company delivers licensed film content to colleges, K-12 schools, hospitals, cruise lines, libraries, and many other unique venues worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join our leadership team and partner closely with the CFO in driving the company's financial success. This critical role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, and audit functions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical accounting leader with a strong background in financial management, technical accounting, and team leadership. This individual will help guide the accounting team, ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, manage compliance requirements, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational effectiveness. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

Understand the financials of a company in order to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standingPrepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of businessAssist management with important financial decisionsResponsible for timely, accurate and efficient accounting close on a monthly basisManages accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, and general ledger accountingPerforms technical accounting issue research and resolution as necessaryAssists the CFO with preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process, evaluates business unit performance against budget, and develops forecasts/reforecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performancePreparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with organization's policiesSupervises the preparation of the monthly management financial reporting package, including variance analysisManages the annual financial audit process performed by our independent CPA firmDevelops, analyzes, documents and implements internal controlsDevelops, maintains and enhances accounting and finance policies, processes and procedures to comply with organization's policySeeks opportunities to revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting groupResponsible for local, state and federal tax compliance and reporting (including payroll, property and sales and use tax compliance and reporting)Manages preparation of regulatory filingsManages debt covenant reportingEstablishes and implements short and long-range accounting department goals, objectives, policies and proceduresManages projects and initiatives as assignedManages third party relationships with accounting firm for international subsidiaryManages financials for affiliate businessesManages incentive compensation calculations and associated documentationDrive and implement new process changes to foster a continuously improving business environment, including profitability improvement and analysis of markets for business opportunitiesEngage with the business, researching and partnering with market and department leaders
Skills:
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compensation Management, Content Delivery/Distribution, Continuous Improvement, Debt Management, Documentation, Executive Assistant Skills , Federal Tax, Film, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Requirements Management, Sales Tax, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Time Management, Treasury Management, Use Tax, Variance Analysis

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Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.