Controller North America - Iris Worldwide
Atlanta, GA 30307
About the Job
Interim Finance Controller - Atlanta
We are hiring for an Interim Controller to work alongside our Regional Finance Lead in the US. The finance team is evolving, and we are looking for an individual with the ability to offer hands on support to the team through change, acting as a player-coach. Ability to quickly understand background of the company and industry will be key.
A naturally collaborative accountant who is grounded with strong technical finance and controls principles. A strong sense of accountability for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, ideally with demonstrable experience of working in a fast paced environment.
CPA or ACA required
Public accounting experience with a national firm preferred
Strong understanding of IFRS 15/ASC 606 especially as it pertains to projects
7 Years Accounting leadership experience
Proven managerial expertise and background
Experience in the Marketing/Advertising industry huge plus, or professional services business model
Who are we?
About Iris
We are Iris. The Participation Agency. With over 1000 people in 14 offices worldwide, we use the power of Participation to help brands grow further, faster. We combine creativity, data-driven media and the power of people to help brands, such as Samsung, adidas, Bentley, Pizza Hut, Beiersdorf and Samsonite, explode into cultural moments and embed themselves in people’s lives.
The Iris Character
We have five core behaviours that we look for to help us to build a culture that fosters true progress: Courage, Storytelling, Collaboration, Empathy and Commitment.
Our office
Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward is home to our mighty team. Whether it’s Brand Strategy, Advertising, Experiential or Sports Marketing, we fuse strong insights with conviction, heart, and hustle to drive our clients’ businesses forward.
We’re afraid of no challenge. Luxury autos, iconic sportswear, entertainment, hospitality, you name it. And, we’ve got the accolades to show for it.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
‘FOR THE FREE’ is our global DE&I strategy. Its aim is to create a business where everyone feels free to be themselves and has the same opportunity and access to progress. Our DE&I strategy encourages courageous thinkers who champion outsider perspectives. ‘FOR THE FREE’ has three main pillars of activity:
Diversity - We want to invite difference. To be an organisation that is fully representative of different groups and reflects the city, country and world that we live in. We value our talents’ lived experiences – including gender, race, class, disability, neuro-diversity and sexual orientation.
Equity - We want to be fair to everyone. To remove barriers for individuals and groups and provide the bespoke access, support and opportunities that are needed to fully participate in our organisation. We are levelling the playing field.
Inclusion - We want everyone to feel at home. To provide a place where people can be themselves, express their unique identity and contribute to the life of our community.
Privacy Statement
If you decide to apply for a role at Iris we will only keep the data provided by you for 2 years from the date we receive it, following which your data will then be destroyed. We have a legitimate interest to process the data you provide us and we will protect your rights in accordance with all applicable data legislation. If at any point you decide you would like us to delete the data we hold or have any more questions please email us at dpo@iris-worldwide.com.
You can find out more about our Privacy Policy here: http://www.iris-worldwide.com/privacy-policy/
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.
We are hiring for an Interim Controller to work alongside our Regional Finance Lead in the US. The finance team is evolving, and we are looking for an individual with the ability to offer hands on support to the team through change, acting as a player-coach. Ability to quickly understand background of the company and industry will be key.
- Provide leadership and support for the finance team
- First point of contact on technical accounting matters
- Support and review monthly financial reporting close of multiple entities to tight deadlines
- Fields questions from central accounting team in London HQ
- Works with HR for various payroll tax, benefit, and 401k related needs
- Coordinates with external CPA firms, and London tax team, for all quarterly/annual tax filings and audits
- Overseas treasury and cashflow forecasting for the region
- Produces data analysis and presentations to provide ongoing insight into the business for both the Global CFO and regional CEOs.
- Evaluates processes and suggests improvements and efficiencies
- Handle multiple ad-hoc projects simultaneously as needed
- Support Finance lead as needed on forecasting/KPI reporting/business support
- Participate in development and training of staff
A naturally collaborative accountant who is grounded with strong technical finance and controls principles. A strong sense of accountability for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, ideally with demonstrable experience of working in a fast paced environment.
CPA or ACA required
Public accounting experience with a national firm preferred
Strong understanding of IFRS 15/ASC 606 especially as it pertains to projects
7 Years Accounting leadership experience
Proven managerial expertise and background
Experience in the Marketing/Advertising industry huge plus, or professional services business model
Who are we?
About Iris
We are Iris. The Participation Agency. With over 1000 people in 14 offices worldwide, we use the power of Participation to help brands grow further, faster. We combine creativity, data-driven media and the power of people to help brands, such as Samsung, adidas, Bentley, Pizza Hut, Beiersdorf and Samsonite, explode into cultural moments and embed themselves in people’s lives.
The Iris Character
We have five core behaviours that we look for to help us to build a culture that fosters true progress: Courage, Storytelling, Collaboration, Empathy and Commitment.
Our office
Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward is home to our mighty team. Whether it’s Brand Strategy, Advertising, Experiential or Sports Marketing, we fuse strong insights with conviction, heart, and hustle to drive our clients’ businesses forward.
We’re afraid of no challenge. Luxury autos, iconic sportswear, entertainment, hospitality, you name it. And, we’ve got the accolades to show for it.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
‘FOR THE FREE’ is our global DE&I strategy. Its aim is to create a business where everyone feels free to be themselves and has the same opportunity and access to progress. Our DE&I strategy encourages courageous thinkers who champion outsider perspectives. ‘FOR THE FREE’ has three main pillars of activity:
Diversity - We want to invite difference. To be an organisation that is fully representative of different groups and reflects the city, country and world that we live in. We value our talents’ lived experiences – including gender, race, class, disability, neuro-diversity and sexual orientation.
Equity - We want to be fair to everyone. To remove barriers for individuals and groups and provide the bespoke access, support and opportunities that are needed to fully participate in our organisation. We are levelling the playing field.
Inclusion - We want everyone to feel at home. To provide a place where people can be themselves, express their unique identity and contribute to the life of our community.
Privacy Statement
If you decide to apply for a role at Iris we will only keep the data provided by you for 2 years from the date we receive it, following which your data will then be destroyed. We have a legitimate interest to process the data you provide us and we will protect your rights in accordance with all applicable data legislation. If at any point you decide you would like us to delete the data we hold or have any more questions please email us at dpo@iris-worldwide.com.
You can find out more about our Privacy Policy here: http://www.iris-worldwide.com/privacy-policy/
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.
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