Vice President, Finance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all day-to-day and strategic financial planning and analysis related to the Company’s broadcast division, or other analysis, as required Supported by 1 – 2 financial analyst, managers and/or directors This position will be based at our corporate office in Irving, Texas

Requirements

Business, Finance or Accounting degree mandatory
Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance management role ideally within the media or broadcasting industry with financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including extensive use of macros and pivot tables, integrations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (accounting system), Adaptive (Workday budgeting tool), Power BI (Microsoft data platform), Microsoft Powerpoint

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning Responsible for planning and execution of the annual budget process, by determining processes and timelines for each division and contributor to the budget cycle.
Provide senior finance leaders with the required data inputs and analysis for financial presentations (board meetings, earnings calls, banking presentation, etc.).
Develop budgets, forecasts and models to aid in the analysis for company performance against goals
Advise on financial implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities for growth and cost saving initiatives.
Lead financial aspects of strategic merger and acquisition opportunities
Contribute to the development of Nexstar’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
Team Development/Leadership Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance team.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.