Career
TV
Deputy Controller, Accounting Operations
26 January 2012
| Medium: | tv |
| Type: | administrative |
| Organization: | WNET-TV |
| Region: | New York City |
| Location: | NYC |
| Description: | Reporting to the Controller, the Deputy Controller, Accounting Operations will directly oversee the Payroll, Accounts Payable and Cash Management operations for WNET. The Deputy Controller, Accounting Operations provides all of the transactional support required to ensure that Accounting Operations are in step with internal policies and procedures as well as any government administered regulations. Specific responsibilities include: • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of best business practices in the area of Payroll, Accounts Payable and Cash Management Operations -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. • Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. • Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. • Review and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls. • Assist in the coordination and management of the monthly, quarterly and year end financial close process, variance and flux analysis, coordination with the external auditors and other outside entities. To qualify, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience along with a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated, solid accounting and financial management experience; previous experience in a non-profit setting preferred. Candidates must have strong advanced technical experience in the use of financial software to develop and maintain automated financial systems. Additional qualifications include: • In-depth knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Thorough knowledge of business and accounting practices. • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify technical and non-technical problems and evaluate alternative solutions. • Demonstrated management skills with the ability to manage results against audit and control procedures. • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment and decision making. • Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively direct and motivate a multi-level diverse staff. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the Company, governmental agencies, auditors and other external contacts. |
| Contact: | To apply, candidates should submit resume, cover letter and salary history via mail, email or fax. Email responses should list the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. Please do not send links to online resumes. WNET Recruiting Manager 825 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10001-2605 Fax: 212-560-1350 E-mail: jobs@wnet.org Qualified candidates only; no phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |