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Atlantic Media Company, a rapidly growing media enterprise that publishes The Atlantic, National Journal, and Government Executive, 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, Atlantic Media Company provides excellent opportunities for career development and growth.
Overall responsibilities:
- Manage the Accounting department of Atlantic Media Company
- 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 units
- 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
Specific duties:
- Manage monthly general ledger close process
- Manage preparation and distribution of financial statements and operational reports for the entire family of 12 publications
- 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
- 7-12 years of experience with at least 5 years at a Big 4 firm
- 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
- Superior service ethic, grace under pressure and spirit of generosity
- Resourcefulness and ability to work proactively and independently
- Outstanding record of achievement and leadership in current/past positions
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Atlantic Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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