Description

• The Controller ensures the accurate preparation of final financial statements and variance reports. 
• The Controller reviews and ensures the accuracy of all audit work papers, prepares forecasts and budgets, monitors collections, and reviews payroll entries and variances.
• The Controller ensures the accuracy of all journal entries, assets, liabilities and reconciliations required for the reporting of results of operations for all Buckeye Broadband companies; ensures timely completion of all Accounting functions required to meet financial statement and external audit deadlines;
• This position reports to the Shared Services Controller.
• Direct reports include: Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants and Financial Analysts.
• This position supports and serves as the primary backup to the Shared Services controller.
• This position regularly supports: Block Communications, Inc. and all members of the Buckeye Broadband Management team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Controller is accountable for the following items for Buckeye Broadband:

• Preparation of final financial statements, capital and operating variance analysis and other month-end reports;
• Preliminary analysis and review of variance analyses for month-end financial statements and reports, including balance sheet reviews;
• Forecasting of expenses and historical analysis;
• Assisting the Department Heads with preparation of operating and capital budgets;
• Serving as the primary interface with Department Heads to develop financial reports and analysis to assist in decision-making;
• Reviewing quarterly and year-end audit work papers and interface with BCI Treasurer as well as external auditors;
• Gathering, compiling, organizing, consolidating, analyzing and interpreting data and documentation relevant to financial information;
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management;
• Setting performance standards and expectations for direct reports including providing training and coaching as needed;
• Planning, coordinating, recruiting and hiring direct reports;
• Planning the strategic development of staff including career paths and development plans
• Preparation, validation and maintenance of all processes within functional area;
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines and safety, at all times.
• Performing any other departmental or company duties as needed.  

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or equivalent - Required
• 7-10  years previous accounting experience - Required
• 5 years supervisory experience- Required
• Certified Public Accounting License (Active or Inactive) – Required
• Microsoft Excel experience - Required
• Experience with Access and General Ledger packages – Preferred
• Previous experience with Sage X3 and CSG Billing System - Preferred
• Proficient use of PC/Mac in a Windows/OSX environment, including spreadsheet and word processing.

Other Requirements

• Works effectively as a team member;
• Demonstrates strong analytical and organization skills;
• Presents self positively to the public and executives;
• Background record that meets Company standards;
• Present professional appearance and demeanor;
• Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and/or other information acquired in the course of work; discloses only when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so.