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The Times Publishing Company, publishers of the “Erie Times-News” a 56,000 daily circulation newspaper, seeks a Director of Finance to provide leadership and oversight for all the major corporate financial initiatives. Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, this 121-year old, fourth generation family owned media Company offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual. This position reports directly to the President and Publisher.
Core duties and responsibilities include:
• Oversight of all financial operations.
• Coordination, analyzation, and reporting of financial performance to management and board of directors.
• Prepare short and long term financial forecasts of financial performance for President and Publisher, top level management and Board of Directors.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Director in the development of sales compensation strategies.
• Oversight of the annual budgeting process.
• Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms, and review firms’ performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting, other corporate policies and vendor negotiations.
• Partnering with the President and Publisher in preparing for monthly Board of Director reports, quarterly Board of Director meetings and annual shareholder meetings.
Qualified candidates will possess a BS in Finance, Accounting or related field, CPA or MBA is preferred but not required. A proven history of managing and leading people effectively; a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software, strong organization skills with the ability to operate in a variety of media businesses while working in a collaborative, team environment.
This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
Interested candidates must email confidential resume, three references and 5-year salary history to humanresources@timesnews.com
No phone calls, please
EOE
Contact Info:
Email:
humanresources@timesnews.com
The Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, Mass.) and The Recorder (Greenfield, Mass.) are seeking an experienced newspaper controller to manage their joint financial and accounting operations located in Northampton. The controller will conduct local month-end close; record adjusting journal entries; manage internal controls; prepare variance reports; coordinate the annual budget process; prepare weekly and monthly forecasts; prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and month-end statistical reports; maintain all aspects of the general ledger including preparation of all reconciliations and verification of journal entries for accuracy; and direct the day-to-day business office functions and personnel. The controller should also be knowledgeable of human resources issues as HR responsibility falls under the business office.
The Gazette and the Recorder are part of the family-owned Newspapers of New England, Inc. group that also includes the Concord (NH) Monitor and the Valley News of Lebanon, NH.
If interested, please send confidential resume and salary requirements to jfoudy@gazettenet.com or by mail to Jim Foudy, Publisher, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060.
Contact Info:
Jim Foudy
Publisher
Daily Hampshire Gazette
115 Conz St.
Northampton MA 01060
Email:
jfoudy@gazettenet.com
The Farmington Daily-Times, a division of MediaNews Group, is seeking a qualified Controller to manage the financial and accounting operations that serve the daily newspaper and various other non-daily products. This individual will conduct local and month-end close, record adjusting journal entries, verify remote journal entries and prepare variance reports; coordinate the annual budget process, as well as weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts; prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and month-end statistical reports; maintain all aspects of the general ledger, including preparation/review of all reconciliations and verify journal entries are accurate; direct the day-to-day business office functions for the local site.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in accounting/finance with a strong knowledge of GAAP, a proven record of strong leadership skills, strong work ethic, advanced computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a minimum five years accounting management experience. Masters degree and/or CPA certification a plus. Newspaper experience is preferred but not required. In addition to a competitive salary, the Farmington Daily Times offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our concern is for the health and safety of our employees; therefore we offer a smoke-free environment and conduct pre-employment drug testing.
If interested, please send confidential resume and salary requirements to: mfield@elpasotimes.com
Contact Info:
Malena Field
HR Director
Email:
mfield@elpasotimes.com
El Paso Times seeks a Chief Financial Officer to manage financial and accounting operations of the Texas New-Mexico Newspaper Partnership newspapers. The Texas New Mexico Newspapers partnership newspapers are part of MediaNews, a leading news and information company that publishes 50 newspapers. This position reports to the President of TNP and Publisher of El Paso Times.
Responsibilities:
• Manages financial and business operations for multi-sites in the TNP partnership.
• Assists in identifying areas to increase profitability and improve newspaper efficiencies. Works closely with other departments within the organization.
• Oversees the annual budget process as well as weekly flashes, monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and month-end statistical reports.
• Develops comprehensive reports for all departments to assist them in improving their operations.
• Responsible for the training and development of finance department staff.
• Tests compliance and remediate control weaknesses as defined by Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal controls guidelines.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have experience in developing and managing a results–oriented newspaper business office team. The successful candidate will have a proven record of strong leadership skills, excellent strategic planning, communications, analytical and managerial skills, and is a team player. The successful candidate will have an undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting and at least five years’ experience. CPA, MBA preferred along with Media experience.
About El Paso:
El Paso, Texas is a dynamic border city, providing state-of-the-art educational and medical facilities, abundant cultural and entertainment opportunities, year-round sports and outdoor recreation, a low crime rate, some of the best weather conditions on the planet, and an extremely favorable cost-of-living index.
We Offer;
A Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life & Accident
Insurance, 401K, Pension, Educational Reimbursement, In-house Gym and an opportunity for
outstanding growth potential.
For further information, contact:
Malena Field
Human Resources Director
E-mail: mfield@elpasotimes.com
Contact Info:
Malena Field
Human Resources Director
El Paso Times
300 N. Campbell
El Paso TX 79901
Phone: 915-546-6254
Fax: 915-546-6115
Email:
mfield@elpasotimes.com
The Blade, the Pulitzer-prize winning newspaper serving northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan, has an immediate opening for a Chief Financial Officer.
A successful candidate will possess practical experience in leadership capabilities within both a team and hierarchical structures, a strong work ethic and commitment to detail, the ability to solve difficult financial related issues, and a strong desire to learn and face new challenges. Candidates should be able to handle a wide variety of administrative and financial tasks. Have experience in a cost accounting or a manufacturing environment with experience in the publishing industry being a plus. Additionally, must have experience working in a unionized environment including the ability to assist in the negotiating process.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee capital purchase process.
• Participate in the development of project plans.
• Risk assessment for change implementation.
• Develop and analyze budgets.
• Special projects and ad hoc analyses.
• Monthly expense variance analyses.
• Forecast projections.
• Financial consultations with internal business partners.
• Obtain data and develop required analyses.
• Develop, analyze, and recommend budget and productivity opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Proactively address issues and concerns.
• Operate with solid intuitive judgment.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support departmental, company, and corporate efforts in reaching goals.
• Develop and implement creative solutions to drive improved quality, timeliness, and control within the company’s financial processes.
Required:
• Bachelors Degree with CPA certification required. Advanced Degree preferred.
• 7 years experience with progressive financial analysis and management responsibility.
• 5 years experience managing people.
• In-depth financial knowledge and experience in forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, motivational, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentational communication skills.
• Ability to build and provide timely reports.
• Ability to understand the organizational structure and the impact of changes.
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards (US GAAP).
• Detailed understanding of financial software.
Apply in confidence to the Human Resources Department, The Blade, 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43660. Resumes may be faxed to 419-724-6080 or e-mailed to HR@toledoblade.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Info:
Kim Johns
HR Assistant
The Blade
541 N. Superior Street
Toledo OH 43660
Phone: 419-724-6216
Fax: 419-724-6166
Email:
hr@toledoblade.com
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