Metajive · 12 hours ago
Financial Controller - Encinitas, CA (On-Site)
Encinitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expMetajive is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the CEO. The role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, and collaborating with the production team to provide financial insights and mentorship.
AdvertisingGraphic DesignMarketingUX Design
Hiring Manager
Erin S.
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and Head of Production to provide perspective on resource management and create models to support key business procedures
Analyze and report key business metrics, including staff utilization, project profitability, sales, and revenue reporting
Oversee Semi-monthly payroll, approve expenses, manage payment of commissions, and/or bonuses
Collaborating with the Producers to create a detailed breakdown of estimated costs (labor, materials, overhead) mapped against the project timeline
A monthly comparison of what was spent versus what was planned, highlighting "variances" (overages or savings)
Analysis of how fast the project is spending its budget and forecasting when the funds will run out
Tracking work that has been completed but not yet invoiced to ensure the month-end records reflect the true cost of the project
Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation of complex journal entries, comprehensive account reconciliations, and in-depth financial data analysis, all in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS and UK group reporting timelines
Prepare accurate management accounts and supporting commentary; ensure IFRS adjustments are appropriately captured and reported to group finance
Maintain the general ledger, P&L, balance sheet, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
Ensure all intercompany transactions are recorded accurately and timely, including monthly reconciliations and resolution of mismatches
Act as the key liaison for aligning US financials with UK group IFRS requirements
Prepare IFRS adjustment schedules and reporting packs to support group consolidation
Ensure compliance with group internal controls, policies, and processes
Manage the budgeting process and rolling forecasts in coordination with the business heads and UK FP&A
Provide financial insights and variance analysis to guide local decision-making and support group-level reporting
Establish and maintain robust, audit-ready records of all transactions
Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits and coordinate with the UK group audit team
Prepare audit schedules, support year-end fieldwork, and drive timely resolution of auditor queries
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, liaising with the UK group head of Tax and 3rd party CPA as required
Monitor working capital and cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity and reporting cash positions regularly to group finance
Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable processes, and manage treasury activities locally
Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and lead the move to Sage Intacct in coordination with the UK team
Optimize finance processes for scale and efficiency; assist with system configuration and data migration as part of the ERP implementation
Flawless and highly efficient processing of all client and vendor invoices
Optimized and timely payment of vendor invoices, maximizing cash flow
Comprehensive and thoroughly reconciled vendor statements
Impeccably maintained and audit-ready AP records
Strategically generated and promptly delivered client invoices
Proactive and highly effective collection of outstanding receivables, minimizing DSO
Accurate, insightful, and reconciled AR aging reports
Meticulously maintained AR records
Accurate, complex, and timely posting of all journal entries
Rigorously reconciled bank and credit card statements
Optimized and impeccably maintained general ledger
Lead support for the timely and accurate preparation of comprehensive financial statements
Flawless and timely completion of all month-end and year-end closing procedures
Comprehensive and thoroughly reconciled account reconciliations with detailed variance analysis
In-depth analysis of monthly financial results, providing actionable insights
Qualification
Required
Expert-level attention to detail and uncompromising accuracy
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5–7+ years of progressive experience in financial control or audit, ideally in an advertising or agency environment
Solid understanding of US GAAP and hands-on experience preparing reports under IFRS
Experience working in an international group structure with intercompany transactions and transfer pricing considerations
Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE, SAP) and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas)
Track record of managing audits, preparing year-end packs, and coordinating with external advisors
Proactive and independent problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset
Experience with junior staff at all levels (e.g., Finance, producers)
Hands-on and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across time zones with the UK parent
Adaptable, proactive, and confident, managing both day-to-day operations and strategic finance initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans with employer contribution
Generous paid time off - holidays, accrued PTO, sick pay
401(k) program with employer match
Referral bonus
Opportunity for commission
Hybrid schedule - must be able to commute to our office, no relocation offered
Company
Metajive
Metajive is an independently owned interactive studio that focuses on design, technology & modern marketing.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Luke Lau
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Benton
Founder/ Creative Director
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