Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Horizon Media•New York, NY

1d•$66,300 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together. Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects and adhering to deadlines
Strong time management skills and ability to switch focus as necessary
Maintain a positive attitude and be able to adapt to changes
Self-confident and proactive in building relationships internally and externally
Strong communication skills and ability to work with all members of the organization and all levels of management
Proficiency in Excel is a must
Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting
1+ relevant years of accounting/finance experience, preferably with some experience in a transaction support or corporate finance role
Experience with Great Plains or similar G/L systems a plus
Interest in the media industry is a strong plus, though prior experience is not a necessity
CPA or equivalent highly favorable, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the annual budget and monthly projections.
Assist in automating standard processes and reporting to reduce reporting burden and increase meaningful/value added analyses.
Work closely with internal accounting team to provide support documentation and commentary for annual external audit requests.
Work closely with internal accounting team during the close process to ensure proper accruals and deferrals.
Assist in preparation of monthly variance analysis as it compares to actual vs. forecast.
Perform ad-hoc analysis or special projects