Controller

The Post and Courier; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial activities, transactions, and processes across the organization.

You will lead budgeting, financial planning, and oversee billing, job cost reporting, and circulation accounting for the Newspaper Group. The role requires strong attention to detail and leadership to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field.
• Five years of accounting experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with strong work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Review and streamline accounting operations by identifying opportunities for process automation and integration of AI
• Participate in company and departmental financial reviews
• Assist 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
• Assists in ensuring internal controls are adequate and followed
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multitasking

Independent worker

General accounting principles

Data entry

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for managing financial activities, transactions, and processes for Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Perform financial analysis, develop financial planning processes, and design and implement overall business plans. In addition is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions related to commercial print business and circulation for the Newspaper Group.

Responsibilities

• Review and streamline accounting operations by identifying opportunities for process automation and integration of AI
• Participate in company and departmental financial reviews
• Assist 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
• Assists in ensuring 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.