Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past six years in a row.
Our client roster includes US Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Teremana, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Supercuts, Edible Arrangements, Illva Saronno, Zalando, Airbus and more.
YOUR ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Finance & Accounting Team, reporting to our Managing Director/Controller. This role will help oversee accounting operations across our US, UK, and German offices, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate policies. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on leader with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
This is a New York based role, requiring proximity to our NY office. We offer a hybrid work setting with team members working in office and from home.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Help oversee all corporate accounting functions including revenue recognition, expenses, media pending, AP, AR, payroll and financial systems for US, UK & Germany offices.
Lead and manage a team of 2 - 4 accounting professionals
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and management requirements
Assist with financial reporting and analysis for the management team and department heads
Ensure compliance with GAAP. Assist with the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with established best practices
Recommend / help / develop accounting processes, systems and controls to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures
Manage journal entries, and account reconciliations for monthly and annual closing; manage the monthly close and related reporting process
Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts; analyze and report cost variances
Review the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
Manage/Coordinate annual audits for both the US and UK regions, working closely with the company's outside auditors and other members of the finance team
Work on special projects involving financial reporting, accounting systems, data integrity, general ledger and reporting and optimization, and other compliance issues.
Assist CFO and Controller in tax related matters – corporate income tax, state taxes, Nexus, and use tax.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 7 – 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including international exposure
Big four audit/tax experience a big plus
Prior experience managing a team and working in a multi-entity environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS standards a plus
Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
Advertising / media experience is a plus but not required as our finance team has plenty of experience and we will train
LOCATION
This role requires a candidate with proximity to our NYC office. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working both onsite and from home.
SALARY: $155 -165k. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
Generous paid parental leave policy
Life milestone recognition & support
The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
Cell phone/tech reimbursement
Student Loan payment plan (US)
Tuition reimbursement
Learning & Development and training programs
And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, ****** orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with laws in the US and UK ).
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.” Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (US based)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com. (US based candidates).
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past six years in a row.
Our client roster includes US Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Teremana, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Supercuts, Edible Arrangements, Illva Saronno, Zalando, Airbus and more.
YOUR ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Finance & Accounting Team, reporting to our Managing Director/Controller. This role will help oversee accounting operations across our US, UK, and German offices, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate policies. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on leader with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
This is a New York based role, requiring proximity to our NY office. We offer a hybrid work setting with team members working in office and from home.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Help oversee all corporate accounting functions including revenue recognition, expenses, media pending, AP, AR, payroll and financial systems for US, UK & Germany offices.
Lead and manage a team of 2 - 4 accounting professionals
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and management requirements
Assist with financial reporting and analysis for the management team and department heads
Ensure compliance with GAAP. Assist with the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with established best practices
Recommend / help / develop accounting processes, systems and controls to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures
Manage journal entries, and account reconciliations for monthly and annual closing; manage the monthly close and related reporting process
Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts; analyze and report cost variances
Review the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
Manage/Coordinate annual audits for both the US and UK regions, working closely with the company's outside auditors and other members of the finance team
Work on special projects involving financial reporting, accounting systems, data integrity, general ledger and reporting and optimization, and other compliance issues.
Assist CFO and Controller in tax related matters – corporate income tax, state taxes, Nexus, and use tax.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 7 – 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including international exposure
Big four audit/tax experience a big plus
Prior experience managing a team and working in a multi-entity environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS standards a plus
Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
Advertising / media experience is a plus but not required as our finance team has plenty of experience and we will train
LOCATION
This role requires a candidate with proximity to our NYC office. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working both onsite and from home.
SALARY: $155 -165k. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
Generous paid parental leave policy
Life milestone recognition & support
The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
Cell phone/tech reimbursement
Student Loan payment plan (US)
Tuition reimbursement
Learning & Development and training programs
And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, ****** orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with laws in the US and UK ).
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.” Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (US based)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com. (US based candidates).
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