Role Description Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Controller will oversee daily accounting operations and play a pivotal role in driving financial integrity, operational excellence, and profitability across the agency. This individual will partner closely with accounting, FP&A, and department leaders to ensure accurate reporting, timely close cycles, and compliance with all financial policies. Key Responsibilities - Accounting Operations & Month-End Close - Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate coding (GL, Class, Department, and Period) and timely vendor payments. - Oversee month-end close, ensuring proper cutoffs, reconciliations, and accuracy of all balance sheet accounts. - Review payroll processing runs prior to finalization to ensure accuracy. - Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers for media and production inventory, including accruals and deferrals. - Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. - Continuously improve the monthly close process to shorten timelines and enhance accuracy. - Team Leadership & Development - Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration. - Provide training on accounting systems, agency-specific processes, and best practices to reduce recurring errors. - Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial understanding across departments. - Financial Planning & Analysis Support - Support FP&A with timely and accurate data for cashflow forecasting, client profitability, and budget-to-actual reporting. - Participate in weekly cashflow meetings and provide insights on payment trends, collections timing, and variance drivers. - Support development of dashboards and KPIs to monitor financial health and client performance. - Audit, Compliance, and Controls - Manage preparation and review of annual audit schedules and supporting documentation. - Maintain strong internal controls, policy documentation, and accounting procedures consistent with GAAP. - Coordinate timely completion of tax filings and statutory reporting with external advisors. - Commissions & Compensation - Oversee quarterly commission calculations and ensure compliance with internal policies. - Maintain accurate commission eligibility data and present schedules for approval and payment. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus. - 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within advertising, marketing, media, or a PE-backed environment. - Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and accrual-based accounting. - Experience with QuickBooks or project-based agency ERP system strongly preferred. - Proven track record in improving close processes and implementing controls. - Strong Excel skills. - Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Drive month-end close activities across multiple entities, including reconciliations, tie-outs, and preparation of supporting schedules. • Implement and operate key financial controls, enforce segregation-of-duties workflows, and maintain consistent documentation for audit and compliance. • Lead audit deliverables under AICPA/PCAOB by preparing PBCs, coordinating evidence, and standardizing control and process documentation. • Collaborate on automation initiatives with Engineering and future Finance Engineering resources to streamline close tasks, control testing, and data accuracy.

Role Description As a Business Controller, you act as a key sparring partner for the operational business and are responsible for carrying out a wide range of controlling tasks within a group context. Your focus lies on analyzing profitability across multiple units as well as providing well-founded support for business decisions from an overall company perspective. In doing so, you combine financial transparency at group level with a deep understanding of the respective business models and actively contribute to the further development, harmonization, and optimization of company performance. - Close collaboration with operational units as a business partner to steer the business - Preparation and analysis of target vs. actual comparisons, including deriving concrete recommendations for improving results - Conducting economic feasibility analyses and profitability assessments at customer, project, and product level - Calculation of projects, offers, and business cases in close coordination with operational stakeholders - Monitoring operational performance and further development of relevant KPIs and steering metrics - Supporting and coordinating planning and forecasting processes - Analyzing cost structures and identifying as well as implementing efficiency and optimization potential - Preparing decision-relevant analyses and presentations for management - Further development and group-wide harmonization of controlling tools, reports, and processes to support business steering - Ensuring high data quality as a basis for well-founded decision-making Qualifications - Completed degree in business administration, finance, or a comparable qualification - Several years of experience in business controlling, ideally in an operational or project-oriented environment, preferably within a service company - Strong understanding of business and financial relationships, along with an affinity for working closely with the business - Experience in project costing as well as building and evaluating business cases - Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present complex matters in a clear and understandable way - High level of initiative, results orientation, and assertiveness - Structured and independent working style, along with strong communication and coordination skills - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with common reporting or BI tools (e.g., MS Fabrics, Power BI) as well as knowledge of SAP is an advantage - Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken - Team spirit and motivation to take on responsibility and actively contribute to the company’s development Benefits - Varied tasks in an international environment - Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely - Attractive compensation with vacation and Christmas bonuses - Participation in the Hansefit sports program - Bicycle and equipment leasing and our Corporate Benefits Portal - Company pension plan - Support for public transport - Permanent employment contract - Internal coaching and employee development - Flat hierarchy and open corporate culture

Role Description As a Controller Consultant you will join our team of professionals to provide accounting and reporting services to various clients. You will work closely with business owners and finance teams to help streamline processes, close and reconcile financial records, manage cash, provide timely and accurate reporting, and work toward the company’s financial goals. We also help businesses buy and sell companies and complete interim, project, and assessment-based work. Our consultants work normal business hours, experience a variety of industries, and leverage their natural curiosities and skills to make a difference. Growth and promotions are based on ability and how fast someone wants to learn, not waiting for someone to retire. Our staff is comprised of highly skilled, quick learners, with great personalities. We enjoy our work, are excited about opportunities, and have fun! What You’ll Do - Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy and timeliness for month-end close. - Produce financial statements and reports, reporting on financial performance. - Analyze key performance information and metrics to increase profitability and revenue. - Complete job costing, WIP schedules and utilization reports. - Act as a liaison for outside CPA firms, banks, insurance brokers, etc. - Offer accounting expertise to staff and leadership, including researching GAAP treatment and compliance. - Interact and educate company leaders on how to interpret financial information. - Work on assessments, projects and due diligence for acquisitions, as needed. - Complete projections and budgets, including cash management. - Oversee, mentor and train staff. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required. - CPA and/or MBA is preferred. - 5+ years of senior accounting experience, with at least 2 years in public accounting, is strongly preferred. - Prior Controller, or similar, experience is a plus. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—able to present complex financial information to non‑finance executives. - Able to work independently in a remote/fractional consulting structure, managing multiple engagements and priorities. - Ability to also work as part of a team. - Possess a positive attitude, be able to produce our core focus, and exhibit our core values. - Proficient in financial systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, etc.), AI, BI/dashboard tools and advanced Excel skills. Benefits - An opportunity to play a critical role within a rapidly growing firm with a supportive and collaborative culture. - A dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s growth and success and share in the rewards. - A team-oriented culture that values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth mindset. - A comprehensive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities. Company Description Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC is continuing to grow and has been in business since 2016, assisting organizations throughout the greater Indianapolis area with their finance and accounting needs. Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.