Company: Book Publishing Company

Location: New York, New York

Responsibilities:

Assist VP in day-to-day management of all Trade financial functions, including forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and cost management
Provide management and oversight of monthly close process; address high-level issues with corporate accounting group
Address financial queries from sales, marketing, operations and editorial groups; provide ongoing financial support to these internal customers and their leadership
Manage internal reporting requirements for Trade division and corporate finance detailing division’s performance; manage related financial system issues as needed
Monitor and report on division expenses; lead on-going efforts to improve internal controls and reduce costs
Drive budget and forecasting processes
Serve as liaison to royalty accounting, editorial and marketing in forecasting, reviewing, and addressing issues related to royalty payments
Analyze and investigate opportunities to improve Trade’s profitability, cash flow and operational efficiency, including review of revenue drivers, manufacturing costs, distribution costs, overheads, and assets
Evaluate products, business strategies, acquisitions, and sales and marketing initiatives in conjunction with the VP
Manage staff, providing leadership, financial guidance and accounting expertise
Manage special projects and perform ad-hoc analysis as necessary

Qualifications:

10 to 15+ years experience working in a finance capacity
Publishing experience strongly desired; CPA or MBA a plus
Superior financial, analytic and spreadsheet skills, particularly in the creation and manipulation of models; strong accounting knowledge; detail oriented
Strong project management skills, including ability to marshal resources, navigate company, and drive projects to completion with limited guidance
Ability to swiftly learn, utilize and manage financial systems; knowledge of JDE and Hyperion/Essbase a plus
Experience in developing and writing reports and presentations for senior management
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong communication and writing skills; ability to relate to a wide variety of audiences; comfort in independently building relationships both within and outside the finance organization
Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a high-performing staff
Willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved in order to bring daily tasks to completion
Desire to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

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