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MrBeast · 6 hours ago

Assistant Controller

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast. They are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to oversee consolidated accounting operations, lead the financial close process, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s reporting while building robust accounting capabilities as the organization scales.

Content CreatorsFilm ProductionInternetMedia and EntertainmentTV Production

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the consolidated general ledger

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP

Serve as a technical resource to the accounting team

Support research, documentation, and implementation of complex accounting standards (e.g., stock-based compensation, consolidations, leases, investments, derivatives)

Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization

Partner with the Corporate Controller to design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment

Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules

Support development of materials for senior leadership, the board, and external stakeholders

Serve as a primary point of contact for the annual external audit

Coordinate requests, provide documentation, and ensure an efficient audit process

Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve accounting processes

Play a key role in the implementation and optimization of financial systems

Qualification

Technical AccountingUS GAAPInternal ControlsCPAAudit ManagementSOX ComplianceFinancial Systems ImprovementBusiness AcumenLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong track record leading accounting teams and managing full-cycle close operations

Experience combining Big 4 public accounting and industry roles at public companies is highly desirable

Strong US GAAP expertise, with proven experience in technical accounting and internal controls

Leadership ability with a true “player-coach” mindset—able to be hands-on while developing talent

High integrity, strong business acumen, and effective communication skills

CPA required

Preferred

SOX implementation and compliance experience strongly preferred

Experience in high-growth, fast-paced businesses with a strong “builder” mentality

Sector experience in media, technology, entertainment, consumer goods, or similar fields; public company experience preferred

Benefits

Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Dental

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching

Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

Company-provided technology package

Company

MrBeast

The YouTube Streamy Awards 2020-2023 Creator of the Year Accomplishments - Raised $20,000,000 To Plant 20,000,000 Trees - Given millions to charity - Donated over 100 cars lol - Gave away a private island - Given away over 100 ps4s lol - Gave away 1 million dollars in one video - Counted to 100k - Read the Dictionary - Watched Dance Till You're Dead For 10 Hours - Read Bee Movie Script - Read Longest English Word - Watched Paint Dry - Ubering Across America - Watched It's Every Day Bro For 10 Hours - Ran a marathon in the world's largest shoes - Adopted every dog in a shelter You get the point haha

Founded in 2012

Greenville, South Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees