Contract – Financial Controller
Role Description
The Financial Controller-Contract will be working in conjunction with our VP of Finance, US. The Financial Controller will oversee a team to lead towards all US financial responsibilities. This involves managing financial risks, planning, record keeping, and reporting. (This is a 3-month contract).
ABOUT TALON_
At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry – changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients.
In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry and want to continue and expand upon these successes.
THE ROLE_
The ideal candidate is professional, capable of managing and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, and extremely self-motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team!
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_
- Calculation and preparation of month end journals
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist in providing quality departmental financial reports and analysis
- Maintain adequate documentation and support for financial records
- Provide support for annual audit
- Assist with budgeting and proformas, where necessary
- Assist VP of Finance with the integration of newly acquired companies
- Support AR/AP Leads as and when required
- Handle special projects and other ad hoc tasks as needed
WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_
- CPA Qualified
- 3-5 years PQE
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and can-do attitude
- Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel Proficiency
- Intermediate Power Point Proficiency
YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience in Media sector preferred but not essential
- Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point
- NetSuite experience preferred but not essential
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Flexible with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to develop strong relationships across Talon and maintain credibility with a range of stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail
- Strong commercial business acumen
- Experience with advertising agency-specific financial systems and ability to successfully work with and utilize company financial resources
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.