Assistant Controller

Shared Services is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable products and services to the Block Communications, Inc. companies it serves: Buckeye Broadband, Telesystem and MaxxSouth Broadband. Our services include engineering, information and technology support, application development and support, network operations, network surveillance, facilities maintenance, procurement and warehousing.

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Department: Accounting

JOB SUMMARY

• The Assistant 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.
• The Assistant Controller oversees the compilation and analysis of data for all financial reports; reviews and approves account reconciliations; prepares and/or oversees accurate completion of all audit work papers; ensures timely completion of all accounting functions required to meet financial statement and external audit deadlines; reviews payroll entries and variances; and serves as back-up for critical daily and monthly tasks assigned to the Controller.
• The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller.
• Direct reports include Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants and Financial Analysts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Assistant Controller is responsible for:

• Preparation and timely delivery of month-end financial statements.
• Preliminary analysis and review of variance analyses prepared by the accounting team for month-end financial statements and reports, including balance sheet reviews and capital spend analysis.
• Serving as the primary interface with Department Heads to develop financial reports and analysis to assist in decision-making.
• Preparation and/or oversight of audit work papers to meet external audit requirements.
• 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.
• Contributing to the preparation of year end audit work papers.
• Setting performance standards and expectations for direct reports including providing training and coaching as needed.
• Assisting co-workers in the performance of their jobs by answering questions and providing information as needed to help them understand general accounting principles.
• Assisting in the development of procedures and practices within the department.
• Providing back-up for critical daily and month-end tasks assigned to the Controller.
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures, including the EEO and safety guidelines, at all times.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting - Required
• Certified Public Accountant license - Preferred
• 5 years previous financial experience (including general ledger experience) - Required
• Supervisory experience - Required
• Microsoft Excel experience - Required
• Sage X3 experience - Preferred

Core Competencies

• Agility - embraces change; adaptable and flexible; sense of urgency.
• Accountability - Be accountable; hold team accountable; hold others accountable as necessary.
• Collaborative - Teamwork, Proactive knowledge sharing, Constructive Conflict.
• Customer Focused - External/Internal; Creates exceptional customer experience; demonstrates a sales and service mentality.
• Innovative - uses critical thinking; Creativity; Continuous learning; Challenges the status quo.

Job Specific Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work - makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations, understands duties and responsibilities - keeps job knowledge current and in in command of critical issues, finishes task promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy, diligently attends to details.
• Integrity/Ethics/Confidentiality - acts to protect and does not violate or compromise confidential information, acts consistently with personal standards of ethical judgment, appropriately and consistently complies with policies and procedures, deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner.
• Initiative - tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.

Skills Required

• Proficient use of PC in a windows operating environment.
• Skilled use of calculator.
• Evidence of strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, practices, regulations, and financial concepts relative to profitability and financial ratios.
• Background record that meets Company standards.
• Valid Driver's license and driving record that always meets Company standards.
• Reliable means of transportation at all times.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, standing, lifting up to 30 pounds (storage boxes), stooping (in and out of file cabinets), climbing, (stairs), sitting, hearing, talking, vision (to work with PC, various reports, etc.), use of hands and fingers for 10 key and keyboarding.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Assistant Controller position is a full-time salaried exempt position.
• Regular working hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with additional time as needed in order to ensure the proper operation of the department and fulfillment of job responsibilities.
• The Assistant Controller reports to work at 2700 Oregon Rd, Northwood, OH. The Assistant Controller may be required to travel to the Erie office in Sandusky, OH and to the MaxxSouth office in Oxford, MS on occasion.
• The Assistant Controller is subject to periodic driving record checks and will be required to give written approval upon request.
• The Company is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to adhere to the company's drug-free workplace programs and policies. Pre-employment testing is mandatory.
• The duties assigned, the hours worked, and the status of this position is subject to change as the needs of the company changes.

Shared Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).