Business Operations Finance Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Operations Finance Manager is a key member of the Finance team responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations in collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable (AP) and departmental stakeholders. This role serves as a central liaison between corporate functions and internal teams, supporting employees and department heads as they navigate key business processes such as payables, supplier onboarding, corporate credit card programs, and expense reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-savvy, and an excellent communicator who is comfortable managing cross-functional processes in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is onsite and based in our Santa Monica, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5-7 years of experience in business management, finance operations, or accounting—preferably in sports media or entertainment
Strong working knowledge of payables, expense management, and general ledger accounting processes
Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Concur)
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable handling data and reporting
Strong project manager with excellent communication skills; a problem-solver able to collaborate across teams at all levels
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process integrity
Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted partner to production, operational and new business teams, providing guidance and support that helps drive business efficiency
Manage the internal payables workflow, ensuring accurate and timely approval of invoices and payment requests
Partner with Corporate AP to troubleshoot issues, track payments, and maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders
Facilitate urgent payment requests, working cross-functionally to escalate and resolve time-sensitive issues
Serve as a key point of contact for employees and department heads for navigating company-wide processes, including: Corporate P-Card applications and usage policies Expense report submission and reimbursement processes Supplier onboarding and vendor setup coordination Contract submission workflows and procedures
Lead or support initiatives to streamline internal workflows and optimize cross-functional processes
Evaluate current tools and systems for improvement opportunities, supporting implementation of new technologies or upgrades where needed
Maintain a high standard of internal controls related to business and financial processes
Ensure compliance with company policies, approval hierarchies, and documentation requirements
Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Director of Accounting and senior leadership as needed