Director, Finance

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The Director of Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and all finance functions for the Central Florida Telemundo Stations (Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers) as part of the NBCU Local Division. This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting, and tax, reporting into the RVP Southeast Region.  Primary responsibilities include supervising the local finance team, annual budgeting/planning/forecasting, monthly close, management of the local P&L and Balance Sheet, and working closely with the GM and department heads to help guide decision making.  This role will also be responsible for analyzing current processes to identify and implement finance systems and process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and oversee financial and operational aspects of the finance and accounting functions for the Central Florida Stations, including annual budgeting, regular forecasts, monthly close, headcount reporting, and related analysis for the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Responsible for summarizing and regularly updating RVP and other stakeholders on financial results including identifying major financial drivers, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing insights into the market
• Partner with the local station GM and department heads to help guide decision making
• Build a strong partnership with the sales team. Manage revenue process including pacing, price/volume, and programming analytics.
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Direct, mentor, and develop finance manager
• Supervise the capital investment strategy, inclusive of planning, pacing, and reporting
• Provide ongoing expense reporting and analysis (i.e., labor tracking & forecasting, T&E and P-Card audits, etc.)
• Completion of ad hoc reporting requests, analysis, and special projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Finance experience
• Experience within the media & entertainment industry
• Experience in leading and managing a support staff

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/AOE/BPC, including ability to analyze and manipulate high volumes of data
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated interpersonal & communication skills: ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments
• Demonstrate integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information
• Experience with analyzing systems and procedures to identify process improvement opportunities to better align with established practices of other stations and businesses within the company
• A team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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