Assistant Controller Job in New Haven 06511, Connecticut Us

Assistant Controller

 

Journal Register Company is a multi-media news company focusing on local journalism. The Company is a leader in digital and print local news and information serving 992 communities in 10 states. The company’s 324 multi-platform products reach an audience of nearly 15 million people each month.

We are looking for an Assistant Controller in the New Haven, CT area to support multiple newspaper operating sites as well as a quickly growing digital media business.

 

Duties include:

 

·         Assist in monthly financial closings though an offsite Shared Service Center.​ Responsible for review of month end account reconciliations and other reports for three locations.​

 

·         Supports preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.​

 

·         Prepare and provide support for the weekly and monthly financial forecast.​

 

·         Works with operations team on key management initiatives.​

 

·         Liaise with marketing and sales managers to drive monthly sales forecast review.​

 

·         Works with CFO and Publisher to develop and carry out long-term financial goals and plans for major capital investments.​

 

·         Prepares ad-hoc reports on departmental and operational performance.​

 

·         Reviews and approves payrolls, commissions, expense reports and accounts payable invoices

 

This responsible position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and experience with integrated financial software (Oracle preferred). Also required is a strong business acumen, enabling identification of opportunities for improving financial performance and providing decision support for strategic business initiatives.​ Candidates should be hands-on, self directed and​ comfortable in an environment requiring day-to-day involvement in the details while remaining cognizant of the company's long term objectives.​ Strong PC skills required - Excel, Word and PowerPoint

 

 Interested? Please forward your resume, salary requirements and a powerful cover letter on how you can help us drive our business to: 

 

jobs@journalregister.com

 

Please place “Controller”  in the subject line of your email. 

 

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