Controller

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Controller

Weigel Broadcasting Co is looking for a motivated and skilled accounting professional to join a lean corporate Finance team in a small privately held organization at our corporate office in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate should have six to eight years of experience with a deep understanding of accounting principles, a hands-on approach, and excellent analytical skills.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA desired

Prior experience with ERP Application, such as MS-Dynamics or Acumatica

Familiar with Multiple Entity and Intercompany Accounting Processes

Able to leverage Excel for in-depth analysis of all system and sub-system data

Able to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in media desired

Responsibilities:

Oversight of the General Ledger and active participant in all month/quarter/year-end closing activities (journal entries, reconciliations, reporting)

Own the process for recording monthly revenue in the General Ledger

Responsible for Balance Sheet reconciliations and the assessment of subledger/subsystem data

Research and analyze technical accounting matters to support the appropriate accounting treatment for financial transactions, the development of financial controls, and the preservation of critical information

Collaborate with the Director of FP&A to ensure financial statements are accurate, to facilitate budgets/estimates, and to provide guidance to A/P and A/R

Monitor all transactions in the General Ledger to ensure accuracy of fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, depreciation/amortization, and liabilities

Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with GAAP

Continuously review accounting processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, while maintaining internal controls

Develop a solid understanding of all accounting activities to be able to back up other members in the Finance team

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $125,000-200,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.