Business Manager

Freedom New Mexico has an opening for a Business Manager who will work closely with the Publisher and the Regional Controller to oversee the functions of our newspapers' accounting department, secure company assets, and accurately report performance of the business unit.

Tasks and skills include:

•·        Collecting data from across the operation to generate financial reports on deadline

•·        Entering data into the general ledger

•·        Generating monthly cash-flow estimates

•·        Close the books monthly

•·        Supervising and coaching the accounting staff

•·        Provide financial analysis

•·        Provide financial reporting to support local decision making

•·        Partner with and proactively advise the executive management team on strategy and tactical operations  

•·        Collaboratively work with peers in Freedom entities in the region

•·        Work with internal and external auditors, and implement audit recommendations

•·        Coordination of budgets and forecasts

 Qualifications for this position are:

•·        Five years related experience

•·        Outstanding organization, analytical and written/verbal communication skills

 Preferred, but not required:

 •·        Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

•·        Knowledge of or experience in newspaper operations

•·        Knowledge of Great Plains accounting system

 To apply send your resume with references to Freedom New Mexico, c/o Joyce Cruce, Human Resources Director, P. O. Box 1689, Clovis, NM 88102-1689 or email to joyce_cruce@link.freedom.com