• Controller

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (North Hollywood, CA)


    Description

    Our client is a dynamic and fast-paced production company specializing in live events and brand experiences. From producing large-scale festivals to organizing exclusive corporate events, this innovative company excels at delivering unforgettable results. As their staffing partner, we’re excited to help them find a results-driven Controller to oversee financial management and play an integral role in driving operational excellence as they continue to grow.

     

    The Controller will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the group of companies, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls. This role requires a proactive, highly organized finance leader who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and can confidently balance financial complexity with innovative problem-solving.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Oversee all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, complex inter company transactions and Revenue Recognition

    + Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close out processes

    + Manage project-based accounting, including job costing and event profitability analysis

    + Collaborate with departments to track budgets vs actuals

    + Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP

    + Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management

    + Develop and maintain internal controls and financial procedures

    + Liaise with bankers and third parties as when required

    + Support financial planning and analysis (FP& A), including budgeting and forecasting

    + Review of payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations (including 1099 and W-2 contractors)

    + Implement accounting systems and improve automation for scaling operations

    + Maintain compliance with 401k filling, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or preferred

    + 5–10 years of accounting experience with business management experience as a requirement

    + Experience in the entertainment, production, or live events industry strongly preferred

    + Advanced proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tipalti, NetSuite, or similar ERP)

    + Familiarity with production workflows is a plus

    + Strong Excel and analytical skills

    + Proven leadership and team management experience

    + High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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