Regional Controller

The News-Leader is looking for a Regional Controller to play a critical hands-on role in the financial operations for a group of three community newspapers. 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 a group of three newspapers
• 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
• Proven analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed

The position includes a base salary, health insurance benefits; dental & vision insurance; life insurance; 401K; and paid vacation and holidays. This is a hands-on full-time position that reports directly to the Regional Publisher.

If interested please email me a cover letter, your resume and professional references to fmaloy@fbnewsleader.com . No phone calls please. EOE

Date Posted: November 21, 2023

1025 Greenwood Blvd
Suite 121
Lake Mary, FL 32746