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Controller (Hybrid)

PBS Distribution
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POSITION TITLE: Controller (Hybrid)

DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Finance

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

LOCATION:  Arlington, VA

SUPERVISOR: Vice President, Finance and Accounting

PBS Distribution (PBSd)* is a leading distributor of public media content around the world, entertaining audiences across platforms and formats. The company, a for-profit joint venture of PBS and GBH Boston, provides premium content through multiple digital channels and video services.  PBS Distribution operates six subscription streaming channels — PBS Masterpiece (US and CA), PBS KIDS, PBS Living, PBS Documentaries, and PBS America (U.K.)  as well as numerous Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) Channels in the U.S and U.K.  In addition, the company reaches viewers through transactional video-on-demand (TVOD), subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) licensing, Advertising-based Video on Demand (AVOD), DVD and Blu-ray, theatrical releasing, educational platforms, non-theatrical and inflight sales, and serves broadcasters and producers providing program sales and co-production financing.

At PBS Distribution, we want to best represent the communities that we serve. The global community is diverse, and we are our best when we have a team that reflects that.  PBS Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, celebrating, supporting, and thriving when our team is able to show up fully and authentically.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all accounting operations, tax and compliance, and reporting activities. The Controller will be responsible for driving continuous financial close, automation, and process improvement while demonstrating strong knowledge in data integrity, system design, and internal controls.  A successful candidate will be innovative, embrace new technologies, and partner cross-departmentally to lead improvements to meet the ever-changing media landscape needs.

The Controller will lead all day-to-day accounting operations and supervise a team of 8 staff members, including functional responsibility for Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales Order, and Payroll. The Controller will ensure that systems and procedures are in place to support flawless annual audits and tax compliance, timely and relevant financial reporting, and excellent customer care for daily operations (i.e. payments, invoicing, etc.). The Controller will work closely with business owners to ensure all payments, invoicing, and reporting needs are being met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee all accounting activities ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies and procedures
  • Evaluate new technical accounting developments, recommend appropriate actions, and implement the agreed upon course of action
  • Manage accounting operations, tax, and financial reporting, including daily activities for General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Revenue, and Payroll
  • Manage the financial close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, inter-company, cost allocations, and other balance sheet and Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts
  • Prepare, review and issue financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Review contracts and ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP
  • Implement and maintain effective internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, integrity of corporate data, and safeguarding of assets
  • Supervise and develop a strong, performance-oriented Accounting team, capable of actively and effectively engaging and growing with the business
  • Manage local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Lead annual financial audits and manage financial statement footnote disclosure
  • Drive process improvement and automation at all levels of the organization
  • Support periodic budgeting and planning process
  • Collaborate closely with the Finance team to ensure data is provided timely and accurately
  • Oversee the UK subsidiary’s accounting records and consolidate appropriately
  • Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Controller
  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting Track record of building, developing and leading high performance accounting teams
  • Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (MS D365 preferred)
  • ERP implementation experience strongly preferred

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis preferred
  • CPA required

SKILLS:

  • Proven track record of building, developing and leading high-performance accounting teams
  • Proven track record of innovation and process improvement
  • Ability to work independently without considerable oversight, and to act decisively
  • Experience in designing and implementing accounting processes and controls
  • Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Analytical, high-level of attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills, and exceptional time-management skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels within the organization

PBS Distribution (PBSd) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

*PBS Distribution is a for-profit organization with a mission to drive profitable growth by building key partnerships and distributing inspiring content.  PBS Distribution is headquartered in Arlington, VA with an additional office In Boston, MA.