CORPORATE CONTROLLER (PUBLISHING)

Would Strongly prefer Media or Publishing Experience

• My Client is seeking a Controller to support the growing Finance and Accounting department.

• Great leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and a great sense of flexibility are required.

• Offering a progressive environment with generous benefits, My Client provides excellent opportunities for career development and growth.

• Manage the Accounting department

• Supervise staff of 12 between Corporate Accounting (including payroll, A/R, and A/P) and Financial Planning & Analysis teams

• Develop and maintain relationships with key management personnel across all five business unit

• Maintain Solomon accounting system, Forecaster budgeting and forecasting tool, and all other financial systems

• Manage cash flow across multiple entities and ensure cash flow optimization

• Maintain operational and financial policy, procedures and controls

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations

• Manage monthly general ledger close process

• Manage preparation and distribution of financial statements and operational reports for the entire family of 12 divisions

• Manage the annual budgeting process, interim forecasting and budget v. actual analysis

• Prepare various tax filings (e.g., Canadian GST, sales tax) and assist with preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state filings

• Coordinate audit of 401(k) plan

• Support Chairman, Business Unit Presidents and CFO on miscellaneous projects and analysis

• Participate in vendor selection and contract management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Certified Public Accountant with in depth knowledge of GAAP

• 7+ years of experience with at least 5 years at a Big 4 firm preferred

• Strong work ethic, flexibility to work under tight deadlines and strong sense of urgency oriented toward achieving monthly goals

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, superior organizational and prioritization skills and extreme attention to detail

• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills

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