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Regional Finance Director
Gannett
Lafayette, LA, United States
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JOB OPPORTUNITY TITLE: Regional Finance Director
POSITION SUMMARY: This position will work with the Regional President & Publisher and department heads to provide analysis to shape the strategic direction of the organization. The Director is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements, fulfills regional/divisional requests and is a key member of the Gannett Louisiana operating committee. The Regional Finance Director works closely with executive teams supporting publications in Monroe, Alexandria, Shreveport, Opelousas, and Lafayette, LA. Strong business acumen and advanced technical skills required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Analysis and Evaluation:
• Provide management with analysis and evaluation of financial operational data and information to make sound and timely managerial decisions.
Forecasting:
• Works with a shared services team of analysts to prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual operating budgets and capital budgets.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Protect division assets and ensure compliance with sound accounting procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of effective internal controls in order to guarantee the protection of assets and the reliability of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policy, Sarbanes Oxley Controls and Gannett’s internal audit standards.
Financial Reporting:
• Works within a financial shared services environment to produce financial statements for Gannett Louisiana and is responsible for accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
LEVEL EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE, TRAINING:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Strong analytical, organization and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a consolidated financial environment.
• Software proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Media industry experience preferred.