Job Position: Assistant Corporate Controller
Department: Finance
Reports to: Corporate Controller
FLSA: Exempt (PRO-LRN)
Status: Full Time
Work Location: Silver Spring, MD
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+
stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Corporate Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the month-end close process for the entire company (including full ownership and management of the general ledger system), reviewing and analyzing financial reports, managing a large accounting corporate team, ERP implementations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, 8+ years of accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with the corporate controller in directing the organization's accounting functions, including cost, payables, and reporting.- Support the Shared Services Center, collaborate with its operations and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in delivering accounting services.
- Collaborate with the Shared Services Director as a peer, while providing leadership and guidance to optimize performance.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial reporting, planning, and budgeting systems.
- Support the development of corporate and required accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence across the organization.
- Supervise the preparation of periodic reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of all required documentation, adhering to corporate and accounting policies
- Improve processes impacting the accounting month-end and year-end close process
- Key contributor in developing and implementing robust internal accounting controls, including detailed standard operating procedures for corporate accounting activities.
- Review and management of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and fluctuation analyses
- Provide leadership and support to accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Collaborate with auditors to facilitate audit processes and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks
- Support management in the implementation of transformation efforts and continuous accounting system improvements
- Collaborate across departments and business partners such as IT, SEC reporting, FP&A, shared services and tax, regarding corporate accounting tasks
- Support the Corporate Controller and senior management with special projects and strategic initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
- Proven experience with ERP systems; experience with system implementations or upgrades is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- CoStar, FloQast, Workiva, ADP experience is preferred
- Submit a criminal background and a credit check
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
- Travel to remote Radio One locations may be required
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; active CPA certification required. Minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public company environment and/or public accounting firm.
