Operational Financial Controllers

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE…

ASTOUND is a global experiential powerhouse with three core verticals : Brand Experiences, Sports Experiences, and Immersive Entertainment. From trade shows and large-scale events to experience centers and IP-driven attractions, we create programs that combine creative excellence, operational discipline, and ROI-focused outcomes.

With over 200 employees, a 350,000 sq. ft. production facility, and execution in more than 40 countries, ASTOUND is defining what the modern experiential partner looks like. Now, in our 25th year, we are expanding into a growth engine for our clients—powered by AI, integrated creative, and next-gen content strategy —and for the business itself, driving both revenue and enterprise value.

JOB SUMMARY :

ASTOUND is hiring elite Operational Financial Controllers to help run the business at the project level with clarity, control, and speed. These individuals are not traditional accountants — they are embedded business operators who understand how to manage margin, time, spend, risk, and reporting in a creative, fast-moving environment.

They will partner with Project Managers, Account Managers, and the Finance team to ensure real-time accuracy of job costing, cash flow forecasting, invoicing, and P&L performance per project. You are the financial pilot in the seat next to the delivery lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Project Setup & Governance

Create project financial structures (WBS, cost codes, budgets) in the ERP; validate estimates and margin targets before kickoff.

Track labor, materials, freight, and 3rd-party services daily; reconcile timecards and receiving to POs.

Monitor deposits, progress, and milestone invoices; manage retention and close-out billing; resolve deductions promptly.

Lead weekly project financial reviews : budget vs. actuals, risk / opportunity register, and recovery plans.

Enforce purchasing and spend policies; verify 3-bid or preferred-vendor compliance where required.

Advise PMs on pricing add-ons, change orders, and schedule impacts; quantify trade-offs for client approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Clear communicator who can brief executives and coach PMs; high ownership and urgency under tight show timelines.

THE VALUES YOU ALIGN WITH :

Just as important as the skills you bring to our team, is alignment with our values. This means that as a collective we will collaborate with the same mindset to deliver incredible, market leading experiences for our clients.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION :

The compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Our employees are entitled to a standard set of benefits, including health and dental insurance and 401(k) with company match.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our goal is to ensure that every candidate is evaluated solely on their qualifications, merits, and potential to contribute meaningfully to our team and mission.