Job Description

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