Controller (Hands-On / Individual Contributor)

Coegi•Columbia, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hands-on accounting role within a digital marketing agency responsible for executing core accounting, financial reporting, and cash management activities. This position performs key accounting functions directly while executing specialized media billing, reconciliation, and invoice processing activities. The role drives financial accuracy, integrity, and visibility across general accounting, cash, and balance sheet accounts while supporting agency financial performance and operations.

Requirements

4–8+ years of accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Strong Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Hands-on, execution-focused mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP system preferred

Responsibilities

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including:
Cash and bank account reconciliations
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Prepaids and accruals
Credit card accounts
Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
Prepare, validate, and process client media invoices with a high degree of accuracy
Capture and bill all media activity, including fees, markups, and pass-through costs
Maintain detailed audit trail and documentation supporting all billing transactions
Track, analyze, and actively collect on aging client receivables related to media spend
Support accurate revenue recognition and cost-of-sales alignment for media campaigns
Validate and reconcile outputs from media audit processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Perform summary-level reconciliations between vendor invoices, insertion orders, and client billing
Resolve media discrepancies, credits, and make-goods
Execute billing cycles on schedule and complete all invoicing activities within established timelines
Resolve complex billing and reconciliation issues and escalate when necessary
Prepare and maintain short-term and long-term cash projections
Manage and analyze cash flow, including inflows from clients and outflows to vendors
Analyze company expenses and identify trends, variances, and cost control opportunities
Support working capital management, including receivables and payables timing
Assist with cash planning related to media spend and vendor payments
Process and reconcile all company credit card transactions
Code expenses, verify supporting documentation, and confirm appropriate approvals
Reconcile credit card statements to the general ledger
Assist with cash application and processing of incoming payments
Perform bank reconciliations and analyze ongoing cash activity
Support preparation of internal financial reporting and variance analysis
Analyze profitability, operating results, and financial trends and highlight key drivers
Analyze expenses and identify actionable opportunities to improve cost management and operational efficiency
Assist with the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
Respond to auditor requests and support audit processes
Apply GAAP and internal accounting policies across all accounting activities
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for accounting operations
Update and validate financial data, including client and vendor records, to ensure accuracy and completeness
Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls, and efficiencies
Assist CFO and finance team with ad hoc analysis and special projects
Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, media, and operations teams

Benefits

The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
Amazing opportunities for career development
Recognition programs
Employee referral bonus
Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Fun and collaborative work environment
Casual dress code
Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
Flexible Time Off Policy
Paid holidays, including agency closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave