Controller, Hearst Transportation

The selected candidate will lead the accounting operations of the Transportations Admin division including the maintenance of accounting principles practices and procedures; Direct and plan the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of revenue expenses and cash flow based on past present and expected operations;. Oversee determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets and all Internal controls for the group and related operating units; Annual review and approval of controls as well as periodic walkthroughs and submission of evidence of compliance for controls with E&Y and Internal Audit.

1. Accounting Operations Oversee the accounting department consisting of three staff accountants and two accounting coordinators. Activities such s accruals prepaids account reconciliations variance reporting forecasting budgeting and ledgers.
2. Financial Reporting Prepare review analyze and report monthly quarterly and annual financial results for each business unit and for the division in total. This includes NOR NOI margin growth rates and commentary for the results.
3. Budgeting Manage the budget process for all units whether or not in our corporate ERP system. Produce annual budget reports and presentation documentation. Coordination and completion of the FiveYear Plan for the group.
4. Cash Flow monthly reporting and annual budgeting
5. Risk Management Identify manage and report financial risks
6. Audit Coordination Be the liaison between Internal Audit Deloitte EY and the business unit. Coordinate and manage any audit request.
7. Financial Metrics Report on monthly financial metrics
8. Tax Compliance Responsible for Sales and Use tax submission reporting and analysis.
9. Maintain internal controls safeguarding the actual results for revenue budgets and expenditures
10. Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
11. Act as the Business Manager for Floor Covering Weekly a business unit not included in the Transportation division.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience ideally beginning in accounting and audit followed by experience gathering evaluating presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.

Specific requirements include:

• Minimum of a BA; CPA required
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting budget development and analysis general ledger and accounting for acquisitions
• Technology savvy with experience in Oracle Excel and PowerPoint
• Personal qualities of integrity credibility and unwavering commitment to Hearsts mission; a proactive handson strategic thinker who will own in partnership with the CFO the responsibility for finance
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
• Keen analytic organization and problemsolving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data including presentations to senior management or outside partners
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and nonfinance managers
• Oracle ERP knowledge required.