Corporate Controller

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