Finance Manager
About The Position
The Finance Manager oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for Company 3’s Los Angeles, New York, and Canadian business units. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role partners with business leaders on strategic decisions, monitors divisional and project profitability, and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency. The position is remote or hybrid in the USA or Canada, based out of one of the Company 3 offices. The Finance Manager leads a team of three and is responsible for accurate, timely reporting of revenue detail, P&L statements, cash flow, and performance analysis. The role leads monthly financial reporting, including revenue pipeline management, performance commentary, divisional P&L tracking, and financial outlook decks, and delivers monthly performance summaries and outlook updates to business leaders and the executive team. The role also oversees annual budgeting and periodic forecasting; coordinates with billing on weekly revenue flash reporting; monitors expenditures and supports invoice and labor approvals; develops direct reports; improves financial processes, systems, databases, and workflows; assists with automated reporting implementations and financial system upgrades; and responds to ad hoc requests and other assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
- Experience using financial reporting or accounting systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.
- Experience supervising or managing team members, including delegating responsibilities and supporting team development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Financial certification such as CPA or CFA.
- Experience managing or collaborating with geographically distributed, cross-cultural teams.
- Experience incorporating AI tools into workflows to improve efficiency and analysis.
- Proficiency with database systems or D365.
- Prior experience in the entertainment industry, including film, television, or advertising.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial performance for assigned business units and manage a team of three.
- Deliver accurate and timely revenue detail, P&L statements, cash flow, and performance analysis to support business decisions.
- Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including management of revenue pipelines, preparation of performance commentary, divisional P&L tracking, and compilation of financial outlook decks.
- Deliver monthly performance summaries and financial outlook updates to business leaders and the executive team during divisional Outlook calls.
- Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting with business unit leaders and the wider Finance team, incorporating anticipated project activity, revenue, staffing requirements, and operating costs.
- Work with the billing team to support weekly revenue flash reporting by ensuring prompt delivery of work order reporting to business partners.
- Monitor business unit expenditures and provide AP support in invoice and labor approval processes.
- Manage and develop direct reports by providing day-to-day guidance, overseeing responsibilities, giving performance feedback, and supporting professional development.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems, databases, and workflows, including use of AI tools where appropriate.
- Assist with automated reporting implementations and financial system upgrades, where applicable.
- Handle ad hoc requests from business leaders or senior management and undertake other assigned or reasonably required responsibilities.
Benefits
- Eligible full-time employees in the US receive a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off.
- Local benefits plan offerings apply to roles filled in Canada and other territories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
