What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Controller position at The Northeast Georgian?
THE NORTHEAST GEORGIAN
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Regional Controller
REPORTS TO: Regional Publisher
LOCATION: Cornelia, Georgia
The Northeast Georgian is looking for a Regional Controller to play a critical hands-on role in the financial operations for a group of eight community newspapers and a regional print facility. 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 group of eight newspapers and press plant
· 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
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please provide expected salary range.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person