We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support sound business decision-making for our live events & entertainment client in Burbank, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding budgeting, payroll, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with production and external advisors. Responsibilities:• Establish and maintain clear accounting policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to promote consistency and accuracy across financial operations.• Design, monitor, and improve internal control practices that reduce financial risk and support reliable transaction processing.• Lead the preparation of regular financial statements and management reports, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.• Develop project-based and periodic budgets and forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and business decisions.• Partner with production teams to monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze project profitability, and highlight financial variances.• Prepare recurring accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting, and review outgoing payments for approval and proper documentation.• Oversee the biweekly payroll process and review tax-related filings, including 1099 reporting and applicable foreign tax documentation.• Coordinate with external auditors and accounting partners by organizing requested records and responding to audit and reporting needs.• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations while leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team.

• 5-10+ years of business management experience working entertainment clients.• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with international financial reporting standards.• Experience building and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.• Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, and accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.• Ability to analyze project financial performance, including budget tracking, variance review, and profitability reporting.• Experience supporting audits and working with external accountants, auditors, or tax advisors.• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and accountability.

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Burbank, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support sound business decision-making for our live events & entertainment client in Burbank, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding budgeting, payroll, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with production and external advisors. Responsibilities:• Establish and maintain clear accounting policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to promote consistency and accuracy across financial operations.• Design, monitor, and improve internal control practices that reduce financial risk and support reliable transaction processing.• Lead the preparation of regular financial statements and management reports, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.• Develop project-based and periodic budgets and forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and business decisions.• Partner with production teams to monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze project profitability, and highlight financial variances.• Prepare recurring accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting, and review outgoing payments for approval and proper documentation.• Oversee the biweekly payroll process and review tax-related filings, including 1099 reporting and applicable foreign tax documentation.• Coordinate with external auditors and accounting partners by organizing requested records and responding to audit and reporting needs.• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations while leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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