Controller

Responsibilities

• Review and streamline accounting operations by identifying opportunities for process automation and integration of AI
• Participate in company and departmental financial reviews
• Aid in the company-wide annual budget process
• Manage, train, and mentor accounting staff
• Oversee all accounting functions related to commercial print business including billing and job cost reporting for the Newspaper Group
• Ensure inventories are accurate and reported correctly on the financial statements
• Oversee purchasing of newsprint, plates, and ink for the Newspaper Group
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations
• Benchmark reporting on key metrics
• Responsible for circulation accounting and processes, including weekly carrier billing for the Newspaper Group
• Affirm internal controls are adequate and followed
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Requirements, Minimum Education Level, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or a Related Field
• Five years of accounting experience, preferred but not required.
• Attention to Detail
• A team player with strong work ethics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organization, data entry skills, and general math skills
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently according to procedures and policies given to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements, Work Environment, and Travel

• Close eye work, continuous sitting, constant walking, standing, light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds (per safety policy)
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• Some in-state travel to community newspaper sites required