Public Media Company 

Job Description: Controller, Accounting 

Reporting:  Director, Accounting  

Direct Reports: Accounting Manager, Senior Accountants, and Accounting Assistant 

About Public Media Company: 

Founded in 2001, Public Media Company (PMC) is a unique non-profit advisory consulting firm working with public media organizations (those that provide NPR, PBS, and/or local news, music programming, and podcasts) ranging from start-ups to the largest multi-channel station owners in the country. PMC provides an array of services such as business planning, merger and acquisition consulting, virtual accounting, broadcast valuations, and financial advisory. PMC is headquartered in Boulder CO with employees in multiple locations. 

At Public Media Company we value a diverse and inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. 

Overview: 

The Controller fills a unique role at Public Media Company (PMC) by providing Virtual Accounting Services to other public media organizations and overseeing the financial accounting for PMC. The Controller has direct reports and coordinates monthly closes, reporting, audits and other activities for PMC’s clients. 

Main Duties include: 

• Supervise/review/close client books and PMC’s books – monthly, quarterly, and annually  

• Review/create timely financial statements, variance analysis, forecast and narratives for clients, and designated committees or boards  

• Oversee timely submission of payrolls, bill payments, transfer of funds 

• Cash management 

• Creating annual budgets  

• Supervising Accounting Manager, Sr. Accountants and Accounting Assistant 

• Assist with agreements for clients 

The Controller may have clients where they are required to: 

• Complete Bank Statement and payroll reconciliations 

• Complete Monthly reconciliation for balance sheet accounts  

• Assist with obtaining personnel and business insurance  

• Assist with board meeting materials 

• Oversee Charitable registration and compliance reporting 

• Coordinate year-end audit and 990 filings 

• Review annual 1099 forms and 1096 report 

Technical Requirements: 

• Office 365 and Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PPT)  

• QuickBooks Online 

Work Experience: 

• Public broadcasting experience 

• 4-5 years in public accounting or in a similar role 

• Supervisory experience 

• Non-profit experience 

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA 

Personal Attributes: 

• Self-starter and ability to multi-task 

• Proactive 

• Highly skilled at problem solving and analysis 

• Attention to detail 

• Desire to learn new systems and software 

• Strong skills in communication and customer interaction 

• Alignment with PMC’s mission and values https://publicmedia.co/about-us/ 

Pay and Benefits: 

• Salary Ranges: $82,000 to $90,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 

• In addition to your salary our full benefits package includes health, dental/vision reimbursement, life and disability coverage, 403(b) contributions, vacation, sick, and holiday time off, and a stipend for phone, internet, and home office reimbursement. 

• Public Media Company is headquartered in Boulder, CO with employees in multiple locations. 

• This is a remote position with the option for hybrid if located near Boulder. 

• Applicants from CO, CA, AZ, IL, MI, ME, and WY are preferred.