Business Manager
About The Position
KCRA 3/My58, Hearst-owned NBC/Independent duopoly in Sacramento, California, is hiring a Business Manager for a key leadership role combining finance and accounting responsibilities with human resources management. The role supports employees and manages core HR activities while partnering with the regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts, and annual budgeting. In-person attendance is required. The position reports to the President and General Manager. The Business Manager interprets financial results, supports financial planning and expense management, and serves as a liaison with regional accounting. The role also covers payroll, employee relations and HR administration, accounts payable and expense approvals, local contracts, tax reporting, and asset and fleet management.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
- Previous HR experience.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with accounting and HR software applications such as Oracle (HCM and EPBCS), Wide Orbit, and ADP.
- Related experience, education, training, or military experience, or a combination of education and experience, will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Payroll experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and communicate financial results and provide analysis and recommendations to support stronger financial performance.
- Provide Department Heads with tools and communication to assist with expense management.
- Serve as liaison between the station and regional accounting team on reporting.
- Assist with forecasting and budgeting revenues and operating expenses.
- Support bi-weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation through ADP.
- Prepare monthly payroll reports from ADP.
- Manage employee relations and provide HR support across the organization.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Administer leave and workers’ compensation programs.
- Support employee benefits administration.
- Manage employee data through Oracle HCM.
- Oversee performance management processes.
- Support labor relations under union collective bargaining agreements.
- Process and approve invoices.
- Review and approve purchasing card, travel, and entertainment expenses.
- Maintain local operating contracts.
- Oversee real estate and sales/use tax reporting.
- Manage fleet operations.
- Track, tag, and dispose of fixed assets.
- Oversee periodic physical inventory.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Emotional wellness support.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- LGBTQ+ health services.
- Additional benefits to meet employees’ and their families’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
