Executive Director, Finance
About The Position
The Executive Director of Finance will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of financial plans, forecasts, and analytical frameworks across the organization, with a primary focus on Programming and General & Administrative functions. This role will partner closely with VP & SVP of Finance to translate business strategies into actionable financial insights and ensure alignment between operating performance and financial plans. The Executive Director will play a key role in the monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, annual budgeting process, and long-range planning, while maintaining and enhancing financial models that reflect evolving business dynamics. Utilizing performance data and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Executive Director will identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable recommendations, and support decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious individual who can independently build financial models, structure analyses, and synthesize complex data into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership. This is a hands-on role requiring the candidate to personally build and maintain financial models, perform detailed variance analysis, develop reporting packages, and support executive-level presentations with limited oversight.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or related fields, preferably within media, entertainment, or technology organizations
- Strong financial acumen with advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and translate data into clear insights
- Strong business judgment with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to senior leadership
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the media and entertainment industry
- Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting processes
- Experience working with large datasets and visualization tools
- Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive) is a plus
- MBA preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain subscriber and revenue forecasts; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast), and provide actionable insights to support decision-making
- Conduct financial and strategic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential new business initiatives
- Support preparation of Board materials, strategic initiatives, and corporate planning activities (e.g., M&A, external reporting)
- Provide financial analysis and modeling to support distribution negotiations, including deal valuation, scenario analysis, and contract term evaluation
- Maintain and update subscriber and revenue models to reflect deal terms, market dynamics, and business performance
- Analyze promotional strategies and offers, evaluating subscriber, revenue, and business impacts
- Support distribution operations and compliance activities, including affiliate audits, contract tracking, and resolution of discrepancies
- Monitor contractual obligations (e.g., marketing funds), including tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysis
- Support international and partner-related forecasting and reporting, including coordination of revenue estimates and model updates
- Manage and forecast P&Ls for distribution-related activities, including content distribution, and support related audit and accounting processes
- Monitor industry trends across traditional video, OTT, and emerging distribution platforms, and assess potential impacts to subscriber and revenue performance
- Other related duties as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
- Generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
