We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our agency on a 3-month contract. You’ll lead day-to-day financial operations, oversee the monthly close and reporting process, and support budgeting and forecasting. With strong technical accounting expertise and a collaborative, hands-on approach, you’ll manage the accounting team and partner with agency leadership to maintain financial accuracy, strong controls, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial results, forecasts, budgets, and other required reporting to WPP.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
Assist with forecasting and monitoring of agency expenses against budget.
Oversee accounts payable, client billing, accounts receivable, and collections to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Monitor cash flow, payment schedules, and working capital requirements.
Monitor client revenue, project costs, employee expenses, and agency profitability.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, WPP reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial policies.
Manage and support accounting team members, ensuring accurate work and adherence to deadlines.
Partner with client service, production, and agency leadership teams to resolve financial and billing issues.
Core Competencies
7-10+ years of experience which includes experience in the role.
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Commercial awareness and understanding of agency profitability drivers.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
Leadership, accountability, and sound judgment.
Process improvement and operational efficiency.
Ability to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.
