Financial Controller

\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're looking for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Controller to join our agency on a 3-month contract\u003c/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManage the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure timely and accurate submission of financial results, forecasts, budgets, and other required reporting to WPP.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssist with forecasting and monitoring of agency expenses against budget.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversee accounts payable, client billing, accounts receivable, and collections to ensure timely and accurate processing.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor cash flow, payment schedules, and working capital requirements.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor client revenue, project costs, employee expenses, and agency profitability.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP, WPP reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial policies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManage and support accounting team members, ensuring accurate work and adherence to deadlines.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartner with client service, production, and agency leadership teams to resolve financial and billing issues.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Competencies\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-10+ years of experience which includes experience in the role.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial awareness and understanding of agency profitability drivers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalytical thinking and problem-solving.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective communication and stakeholder management.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership, accountability, and sound judgment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess improvement and operational efficiency.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli class="MsoNormal"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbility to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e