Finance Specialist

iHeartMedia • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus of this role is to leverage data and analytics to help drive the financial success of the assigned market. This will include a wide variety of duties from routine sales reporting/analysis, payroll review, and ad hoc requests, to forecasting and partnering with our Sales and Programming team to drive the business forward. The optimal candidate is a self-starter, curious, detail-orientated, eager to learn, and a strategic thinker. If you love to solve puzzles, work cross-functionally and independently, this is a great opportunity.

Requirements

• Strong analysis, problem-solving, and research skills; able to gather, assess, and interpret information while understanding the financial impacts of business decisions.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and deal with ambiguity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present complex data in a simple, understandable manner.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels and with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on optimal work standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems and applications.
• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly; experience with Workday, Cognos, TM1, Salesforce, and SharePoint preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of related experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting or finance emphasis preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper control, recording, and classification of financial transactions.
• Utilize systems and tools for data entry, report generation, research, and inquiry responses.
• Review or process transactions and assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Analyze trends, research issues, and respond to inquiries from Sales, Programming, and leadership.
• Perform ad hoc research as necessary and prepare comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain established service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external clients, ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Prepare and review journal entries, schedules, filings, and reports, including sales and purchase transactions.
• Assist with reconciling balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow discrepancies.
• Support period-end consolidations and financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Protect confidential information to safeguard the organization’s reputation.
• Coordinate scheduling, management report requests, and other data requests for internal and external reporting.
• Provide accounting documentation to support company audits.
• Monitor and improve business processes and controls for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for the company.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level