Financial Analyst

Hearst • New York, NY

13d • $66,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst at Hearst Magazines supports accounting and finance operations across the company’s media brands. This early-career role provides hands-on experience and contributes to financial controls, expense analysis, reporting, lease administration, and process improvement. The position is hybrid and requires working four days per week in the New York City office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Zero or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field; internships or equivalent experience are welcome.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated learning and initiative, with an interest in developing new skills and growing professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Analyze T&E and operational spending trends, provide insights, and identify cost-saving and process-optimization opportunities.
• Perform periodic and ad hoc audits of expense activity to support financial controls.
• Support validation, maintenance, and enhancement of T&E dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and usability.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal documentation, and advise employees on policy interpretation and compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including SOX control activities and annual compliance sign-off processes.
• Coordinate lease administration in Visual Lease by tracking key dates, maintaining documentation, and partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes through automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects across accounting, finance, and operations.

Benefits

• Access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

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