Controller

The Fox Chapel Publishing Controller is responsible for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the accounting department. The Controller serves as a liaison externally as well as to other departments in solving reporting discrepancies and providing clarity for good decision making. The Controller will also be directly responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures including processing accounts payable, bank and general ledger reconciliation, month-end close, preparing financial statements, and other accounting duties that provide accurate accounting information to be placed into the general ledger. The Controller is responsible for the preparation of statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines.

This position is based out of our home office location in Mount Joy, PA. The work schedule and hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Remote work will not be considered for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Create, perform, and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconcile accounts for the monthly and annual closing.

· Analyze the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies for imbalances.

· Oversees bank, investment accounts, and various property accounts.

· Validates journal entries and invoice payments.

· Accounting liaison for other departments.

· Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors, banks, and accounting firms as needed.

· Create and implement formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices per Senior Management approval.

· Utilize accounting system to facilitate, process, and maintain records.

· Reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries.

· Maintaining the general ledger charts of accounts.

· Performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.

· Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.

· Prepare and file quarterly Sales Tax and other applicable taxes.

· Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

· Coordinate the budget process.

· Run weekly payables, create checks, and enter ACH payments in accounting system.

· Prepare financial reports as requested by management for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

· Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.

· Other duties as seen necessary by management.

Supervision: Three direct reports

Cognitive Tasks and Abilities

· Ability to comprehend, retain, and follow oral and written instructions.

· Must be able to exercise good judgment, work independently, make decisions, and maintain detailed information.

· Must be able to effectively set priorities.

· Highly organized with attention to detail

· Great at juggling priorities to meet shifting demands and firm deadlines

· Recognize issues and escalate to management team as necessary.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

· Non degreed candidate will be considered if experience is equivalent.

· At least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience and solid understanding of GAAP.

· Minimum 8-10 years’ experience with A/P and A/R required.

· Minimum 8-10 years’ experience working with account reconciliations and the month-end close process.

Computer Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must be expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Prior experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system integrated with General Ledger is mandatory.

Language and Communication Skills

Can read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language. Can read, analyze, and interpret complex financial documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, charts and graphs, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required. Can effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to establish effective working relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a professional office environment. Ability to work independently or as a member or a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is based in Mount Joy, PA. The work schedule/hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Remote work is not an option for this position. Are you able to reliably commute to this location every day?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• progressively responsible accounting: 10 years (Required)
• Accounts payable: 8 years (Required)
• Accounts receivable: 8 years (Required)
• month-end account reconciliation: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Joy, PA 17552 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000