Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee financial and operational aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including annual budgeting, regular forecasts, monthly close, headcount reporting, and related analyses 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, rate/volume, and programming analytics. Including preparation of ad-hoc sales reporting when necessary.
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Direct, mentor and develop Sr. Financial Analyst direct report
• Supervise the capital investment strategy, inclusive of planning, pacing, and reporting
• Provide support for annual audit, working in conjunction with both external auditors & HQ controllership team
• Coordinate ongoing expense reporting & analysis, e.g., labor tracking/forecasting, T&E and P-Card audits, etc.
• Completion of ad hoc reporting requests, analysis, and special projects.
• Develop, design and evaluate models for business process improvements to be shared with senior and operational management
• Develop PowerPoint presentations to executive management that demonstrate ability to succinctly share insights