Company Description

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Job Description

The Director of Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and all finance functions for the Central Florida Telemundo Stations (Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers) as part of the NBCU Local Division. This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting, and tax, reporting into the RVP Southeast Region.  Primary responsibilities include supervising the local finance team, annual budgeting/planning/forecasting, monthly close, management of the local P&L and Balance Sheet, and working closely with the GM and department heads to help guide decision making.  This role will also be responsible for analyzing current processes to identify and implement finance systems and process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities: 

Lead and oversee financial and operational aspects of the finance and accounting functions for the Central Florida Stations, including annual budgeting, regular forecasts, monthly close, headcount reporting, and related analysis for the P&L and Balance SheetResponsible for summarizing and regularly updating RVP and other stakeholders on financial results including identifying major financial drivers, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing insights into the marketPartner with the local station GM and department heads to help guide decision makingBuild a strong partnership with the sales team. Manage revenue process including pacing, price/volume, and programming analytics.Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.Direct, mentor, and develop finance managerSupervise the capital investment strategy, inclusive of planning, pacing, and reportingProvide ongoing expense reporting and analysis (i.e., labor tracking & forecasting, T&E and P-Card audits, etc.)Completion of ad hoc reporting requests, analysis, and special projects.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, related field, or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 8 years of progressive Finance experienceExperience within the media & entertainment industryExperience in leading and managing a support staff

Desired Characteristics:

Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/AOE/BPC, including ability to analyze and manipulate high volumes of dataDemonstrated knowledge of GAAPDemonstrated interpersonal & communication skills: ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organizationAbility to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignmentsDemonstrate integrity in managing sensitive and confidential informationExperience with analyzing systems and procedures to identify process improvement opportunities to better align with established practices of other stations and businesses within the companyA team player who can also work independently and is a self-starterAbility to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environmentBilingual in Spanish a plus

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].