Regional Controller
The News-Leader is looking for a Regional Controller to play a critical hands-on role in the financial operations for a group of three community newspapers. The successful candidate for this position will be a financial manager who not only leads the region’s financial team, but takes an active role in daily operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all accounting/business functions for a group of three newspapers
- Ensures accuracy and reliability of general ledger accounting records for region
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Develops and enhances accounting procedures and internal controls
- Oversee payroll and human resource administrative functions for the region
- Maintains business system software for sales orders, pricing, production, billing, collections
- Coordinate annual budget process for region
- Provide financial analysis for ongoing operations and special projects
- Oversee cash handling processes and banking
- Other projects and duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA Preferred
- 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in senior accounting or management role
- Newspaper industry experience preferred
- Intermediate level proficiency in Excel and Word
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Proven analytical and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
The position includes a base salary, health insurance benefits; dental & vision insurance; life insurance; 401K; and paid vacation and holidays. This is a hands-on full-time position that reports directly to the Regional Publisher.
If interested please email me a cover letter, your resume and professional references to fmaloy@fbnewsleader.com. No phone calls please. EOE
Date Posted: November 21, 2023
