Director, Finance – Mid-Atlantic Region

NBCUniversal•Washington, DC

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and finance functions for the Washington, D.C. market, which includes the WRC, WZDC, WZTD & WRTD television stations. This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting and reporting into the NBCU Local Mid-Atlantic Region. The position reports to the Regional Vice President Finance with significant interaction with station management leadership, NBCU Local HQ Finance, HQ Controllership and other markets within the region (Philadelphia) & NBCU Local division.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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