Finance Director

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate maintenance, reporting and forecasting of Stations' financial metrics and statements
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function
• Support monthly/quarterly close processes including posting journal entries, pacing, variance analysis reporting, system updates and account reconciliations
• Work closely with department leads to manage departmental expenses including, but not limited to, News, Tech Ops, Sales, Marketing, and Community. Provide ongoing expense reporting and analysis (e.g., labor tracking & forecasting, T&E and P-Card audits, etc.)
• Assist with financial analysis and presentation preparation for senior management
• Partner with the VP, Finance on the financial planning process and its tactical implementation (Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, In-Year Estimates, Monthly Operating Reviews, etc.)
• Additional responsibilities include headcount and compensation reporting, HQ/Corporate reporting, SIC calculations, Bad Debt/LTL balance tracking, internal audit requests
• Completion of ad hoc reporting requests, analysis, and special projects
• Provide oversight to the acquisition of Capital Expenditures
• Assist Credit and Collections with Accounts Receivable
• Review and approval of accounts payable invoices
• Build relationships with HQ finance team, as well as key operational leaders to analyze and optimize results
• Supervise staff

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements
• 8+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficient with Windows-based applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Experience in an Ad Sales revenue business preferred
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees
• Exhibit strong analytical, technical and research skills
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent data analytical skills
• Proven record of meeting deadlines
• Team player working with various local and headquarters stakeholders

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2n865-3-15-221-67-42 in your application.