Lead Accounts Analyst

Naviga Inc. delivers the broadest range of technology solutions for the global news media industry, including content management, digital advertising, circulation, and audience relationship management. The company's innovative solutions and professional services help media organizations engage audiences through web, print, mobile, and social media channels.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting professional at the Lead Accounts Analyst level to manage key GL accounting and month-end close activities. The role will focus on improving reconciliation quality, resolving aged items, standardizing processes, and strengthening financial controls.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage GL accounting activities, including revenue booking, prepaids, accruals, and month-end close.
• Review account reconciliations and drive resolution of aged/open items.
• Standardize reconciliation processes and develop and maintain SOPs across entities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Identify process/control gaps and drive process improvements and standardization.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates on reconciliations and outstanding items.
• Provide guidance to team members and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Requirements

• B.Com/MBA or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GL accounting, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines independently.
  
  

DESIRED BEHAVIORS*

• Technically proficient - knows role and has a solid familiarity with tasks and responsibilities.
• A bias to action - a willingness to jump right in with an emphasis on producing results.
• Highly collaborative - an affinity for solving complex problems through dialog with team members.
• Curiosity - always seeking the why's and how's in the interest of continuous learning and the mastery of a craft.
• Innovation - the courage to challenge prevailing assumptions and suggest better ways of doing things to achieve business value.
• Comfortable with ambiguity - can begin to explore and solve complex problems even when the problem and solution are not always well defined.
• Display ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, behaves per the values. Act as a good citizen of Naviga
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.