Global Controller
Acxiom
United States
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Salary
$150,000 - $200,000 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Process Roles
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Fully remote
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Chief Financial Officer
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
03-09-2025
Description
The Global Controller, Acxiom is a high exposure, hands-on role that has dual reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Acxiom, and to IPG’s Controller Group. This position will initially have 4 direct reports and manage a team of ~40 staff members. The position will be responsible for the integrity of the financial statements, timely and accurate submission of the monthly results, financial statement variance commentaries, various Network responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC requirements, and IPG Standard Policies and Procedures. The position will also liaise with our Acxiom International Controller and Regional Finance on SOX controls best practices as well as revenue recognition to ensure consistency on a global basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Review applicable controls and Standard Policies and Procedures to ensure an appropriate control environment is designed and administered with efficiency
- Provide direction to managers and team members to ensure success for the organization:
- Build and manage a team responsible for ensuring controls are in place, appropriate, and performed through testing, as well as remediation where issues may exist
- Manage a team handling the Monthly Close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of IPG and Network deliverables
- Manage team responsible for all revenue recognition practices, including appropriate persuasive evidence, variable consideration estimates, review of revenue calculations, and intercompany transactions within IPG
- Manage a team of A/P and A/R Shared Services to ensure efficient and effective processes are carried out
- Review and approval of client contracts and revenue recognition methodology
- Liaise with International Controller, Regional Finance, IPG Corporate and Regional Controller Teams (RCT) on revenue recognition and SOX controls
- Integrity and accuracy of all local general ledger / sub-ledger accounts and reconciliations as well as mapping into the IPG Chart of Accounts
- Integrity of the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the Network and ensuring compliance with US GAAP
- Oversight of the financial statement audit (PWC) including project plan, coordination, deliverables, etc. with expectations for successful completion each period
- Drive Process Improvements across all Accounting/Shared Services functions
- Interact internally and externally with executive level management across Acxiom, IPG, and other agencies/networks requiring communication of critical matters, an ability to influence policymaking, and participation in broad process design across the organization
- Consistent with our operational structure, this position will also be responsible to manage transactional accounting across other markets, such as Canada and Mexico
Qualification & Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience with at least 2+ years in a Controller role (public/private mix is preferred)
- CPA required
- Experience managing staff
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Workday knowledge is preferred but not required
- Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition standard
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership
- Mobile Phone Discount
- Company Social Events
- Other Perks and Benefits…
Company Profile
Acxiom
Industry
Advertising Services
Revenue
$5B
Employees
2,500
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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