As the world’s largest non-theatrical distributor of movies, Swank partners with top studios like Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., and Paramount to bring Hollywood entertainment to audiences beyond traditional theaters. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in St. Louis, the company delivers licensed film content to colleges, K–12 schools, hospitals, cruise lines, libraries, and many other unique venues worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join our leadership team and partner closely with the CFO in driving the company's financial success. This critical role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, and audit functions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical accounting leader with a strong background in financial management, technical accounting, and team leadership. This individual will help guide the accounting team, ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, manage compliance requirements, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational effectiveness. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

Understand the financials of a company in order to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing
Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business
Assist management with important financial decisions
Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient accounting close on a monthly basis
Manages accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, and general ledger accounting
Performs technical accounting issue research and resolution as necessary
Assists the CFO with preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process, evaluates business unit performance against budget, and develops forecasts/reforecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with organization’s policies
Supervises the preparation of the monthly management financial reporting package, including variance analysis
Manages the annual financial audit process performed by our independent CPA firm
Develops, analyzes, documents and implements internal controls
Develops, maintains and enhances accounting and finance policies, processes and procedures to comply with organization’s policy
Seeks opportunities to revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting group
Responsible for local, state and federal tax compliance and reporting (including payroll, property and sales and use tax compliance and reporting)
Manages preparation of regulatory filings
Manages debt covenant reporting
Establishes and implements short and long-range accounting department goals, objectives, policies and procedures
Manages projects and initiatives as assigned
Manages third party relationships with accounting firm for international subsidiary
Manages financials for affiliate businesses
Manages incentive compensation calculations and associated documentation
Drive and implement new process changes to foster a continuously improving business environment, including profitability improvement and analysis of markets for business opportunities
Engage with the business, researching and partnering with market and department leaders

Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong expertise in financial analysis, accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and learn, apply, and teach new concepts and processes
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results
Effective leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and succeed in a team-oriented environment
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across departments and leadership teams
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (VBA, PivotTables, reference to external databases, complex formulas)
Substantial experience with an ERP (G/L, A/P, etc)., NetSuite experience a plus

Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products
401(k) plan with employer match
Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platforms
Hybrid work schedule with on-site work Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays, subject to change based on evolving business needs and priorities

EOE, including disabilities and veterans

Swank Motion Pictures

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