Controller

Job Summary:

The Controller will be responsible for the daily accounting and budget operations of the company to include the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The Controller will compile, review and perform analysis on financial reports. Monitor the company’s financial activity and performance and ensure compliance. Assist the VP of Finance in financial planning, analysis, reporting and creation of financial models. The Controller will manage the accounting and budget teams and will work closely with other members of the Finance Department and leaders across the company and our parent company.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and related financial reporting.

· Review reconciliations of all general ledger balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.

· Oversee preparation of monthly and seasonal financial and statistical reports.

· Responsible for designing and implementing the month-end close process and ensuring all aspects are working efficiently and effectively to include the Advertising/Circulation month-end closings and system balancing.

· Design and assume responsibility for effective financial internal controls and monitor the company’s compliance.

· Responsible for all aspects of Advertising/Circulation cash receipts and payment postings

· Ensure company’s compliance with tax reporting requirements

· Maintain accounting of inventory and tracking of capital expenditures.

· Analyze financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support

· Provide ad hoc reports as needed, both existing and newly created

· When managing the accounting functions, organize and assign tasks ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient completion.

· Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a broad spectrum of people in the company and outside organizations.

· Mentor and train finance team.

· Allow and promote active interdepartmental teamwork and participation in special project teams.

· React to change productively and handle other essential duties as assigned.

· Participate actively as part of team in everyday work and/or on special project teams.

· Drive continuous improvement; identify ways to create efficiencies

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related experience

· At least 5 years of general accounting experience

· At least 2 years of experience managing people

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

· Unquestionable honesty and integrity

· Strong attention to detail and desire for accuracy

· Flexibility and desire to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office; highly proficient with Excel

· Experience with sophisticated accounting software

· Analytical experience including variance analysis and analysis of KPIs

· Collaborative – a team player

Desired

· Experience in news, media, or marketing business

· Experience with Oracle or JD Edwards

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000