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Headquartered in the heart of the Galleria area in Houston, TX, Latin America Broadcasting Inc. (www.lattv.com) differentiates itself from current Spanish-language broadcasters in the United States by providing the best in family-oriented and educational programming. We work hand-in-hand with the local community service organizations in each city to provide the latest data and resources to our viewing audience. We are currently seeking a Corporate Controller to be located in our Headquarters in Houston, Texas .
Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant
As the Controller, you will prepare the financial reports, maintain fiscal records, financial analyses and prepare and maintain general accounting controls. You will be involved in all aspects of the business and will be a key member of the management team as it achieves future growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work closely with programming, sales, marketing and other key operational areas, you will perform the following duties:
• Prepare and analyze accounting information in order to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness
• Work with various operational departments to improve processes and efficiencies
• Complete month-end closings
• Prepare monthly and annual financial information, as well as information packages to management and Board of Directors
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures and analyze and reports variances
• Oversee Accounts Payable functions, including tracking and recording vendor invoices, vendor relations, investigating vendor inquiries and issuing payments
• Oversee Accounts Receivable functions, including daily program log reconciliation for all channels, daily posting of payments, monthly client billing, investigating client inquiries and making billing adjustments
• Maintain employee records, issue and file all new hire paperwork, evaluate new hire drug screening and background checks, counsel all new employees on benefit options, issue and file personnel changes and terminations, maintain vacation and sick day records
• Prepare biweekly payroll, distribute paychecks, maintain payroll reports, transfer payroll distribution information to the General Ledger
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA is preferred along with 5-7 plus years experience in the accounting/CPA industry and prior experience in a business at a Controller level or higher. Superior interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to encompass the preparation and interpretation of reports and a understanding of operations required. Proficiency in OSI operating software and Quickbooks and experience in the media/broadcasting industry preferred.
Benefits:
We offer competitive pay in addition to:
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Future growth opportunities
• Exciting and challenging work environment
Our associates also enjoy an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) through OptumCare24 - a work-life program with health information lines and additional work/life resources such as 24/7 hour nurse line and health forums, etc.
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