The Controller is responsible for leading various corporate accounting functions for Redbox Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE), maintaining fiscal records, establishing and maintaining budgetary controls and procedures, and preparing financial reports in compliance with the company’s reporting requirements and operating procedures. This role maintains a partnership with leaders from Finance and other lines of business - optimizing processes, managing change, ensuring business strategies are understood and supported, and ensuring that accounting policies are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead various corporate accounting functions including Accounting, supporting Treasury, Financial Reporting and AR/AP teams, developing and maintaining financial controls, and establishing appropriate business policies
• Direct all aspects of accounting operations, including timely and accurate general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, and preparation of internal management financial reports
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance for all necessary accounting policies and procedures; review line of business accounting practice to ensure GAAP compliance
• Ensure compliance with all SEC rules and regulations. Support financial SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Assist in review of other filings
• Review and update team’s SOX documentation and ensure compliance
• Ensure the integrity, completeness, accuracy and financial statement presentation of the company’s financial statements
• Manage the process for annual external audit; work with external auditors to enable timely review of external financial statements
• Work closely with IT Finance Team for successful implementation, upgrades, and maintenance of financial systems
• Manage the SharePoint site for external reporting, audit, and internal processes
• Research technical accounting issues for new and proposed management initiatives and new accounting standards; document and present company’s position along with implementation plan
• Prepare various financial analyses, supporting earnings release and Audit Committee schedules
• Maintain accurate daily cash forecasting in order to make timely cash management decisions
• Assist in providing relevant information for due diligence and re-financing efforts
• Prepare KPI and specialized reporting for various Redbox departments
• Provide mentoring and staff development
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; MBA a plus
• CPA required
• 10 + years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or financial reporting is required
• Previous experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current and extensive understanding of GAAP, SOX and SEC rules is required; extensive knowledge of financial governance and compliance
• Proven leadership skills and strong decision making capabilities
• Excellent written / interpersonal communications skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity
• Must be highly dependable and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• Analytical problem solving & time management skills

Working at Redbox

Redbox is dynamic and fast-paced with a passionate team who creates products that delight, listens to our customers, and believes in the power of entertainment to connect us to each other and to the world. We believe in amplifying diverse perspectives and stories and hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences for an inclusive work environment.

We’re curious and creative thinkers that meet challenges head-on, seize new opportunities, and continually innovate to drive the business forward with teamwork and dedication. We learn and develop our careers through hands-on experiences. Learn more about Life at Redbox.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include a generous PTO and 401(k) plan as well as medical, vision, dental plans. Learn more about Redbox Benefits.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information please see EEO is the Law.

New York pay range:

$187,100 - $221,100 usd per year

Pay is based on nondiscriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skill and location.