Controller

Evening Post Publishing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evening Post Publishing is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial activities, transactions, and processes for the Newspaper Group. You will oversee all accounting functions for the commercial print business and circulation, drive automation, and support budgeting and strategic planning.

The role requires strong attention to detail, leadership of accounting staff, and collaboration with management. Some in-state travel to community newspaper sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or a Related Field
• Five years of accounting experience preferred
• Attention to Detail
• Team player with strong work ethics

Responsibilities

• Review and streamline accounting operations and identify opportunities for process automation and AI integration.
• Participate in company and departmental financial reviews.
• Assist in the annual budget process.
• Manage, train and mentor accounting staff.
• Oversee all accounting functions related to the commercial print business including billing and job cost reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

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, you are 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 metricsResponsible 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 Requirement, 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.