Director, Finance – Mid-Atlantic Region
$120,000–$130,000 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead the local finance and accounting functions for the Washington, D.C. market, overseeing annual budgeting, monthly close, headcount reporting, and P&L analysis. Summarize financial results for stakeholders by tracking key performance indicators and identifying major drivers while partnering with station management to guide decision-making. Manage revenue processes including pacing, rate/volume, and programming analytics alongside direct reports on capital investment strategy and audit coordination. Develop models for business process improvements and create executive presentations to share insights. Complete ad-hoc reporting requests and special projects while driving consistent accounting treatment and process efficiency. This hybrid role requires a minimum of four days in the DC office and reports to the Regional Vice President Finance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance
- 8+ years of work experience in finance, public accounting or operations
- Experience leading and managing support staff in a global environment
- Experience developing strong working relationships with finance and non-finance personnel alike with the ability to influence strategic decision making
- Experience driving change and exhibiting flexibility in an evolving landscape
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/AOE/BPC, including ability to analyze and manipulate data
- Working knowledge of finance (Accounts Payable, General ledger, etc.) and scheduling systems
- Willing and able to work longer hours when necessary
- Passion for relationship building and developing strong understanding of operational needs
- Strong aptitude for complex problem solving with an ability to identify and implement process improvement and change management
- Superior organizational skills
- Ability to write, speak and present effectively
- Ability to communicate and lead discussions with different types of stakeholders, from executives to operators to direct reports
- Ability to read, interpret and apply contractual elements to business
- Past work experience within media and entertainment industry
- Strong desire to grow in career and assume additional responsibilities
- Business intelligence system (PowerBI, Tableau) experience preferred
- This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Washington, DC office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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