Controller

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

Atlantic Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.