OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Director of Finance, Digital for Fox Television Stations will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and analytics of our digital businesses, including our CTV & Fox Local Extension (FLX) platforms, Websites and Mobile Apps.  This position reports to the SVP, Financial Planning & Strategy and supports the SVP Digital Operations and SVP Digital Sales with forecasting/budgeting, strategic financial analysis and decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:               

Partner with the SVP Digital Operations, SVP Digital Sales and Digital Department Heads to create expense forecasts/budgets for the centralized teams and manage expenses during the monthly close.Oversee all financial reporting for LiveNOW from FOX, our national live streaming news product.Responsible for the consolidated FTS Digital P&L and variance analysis for weekly revenue reporting, monthly close, budget, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis.Prepare financial analysis on product launches and other initiatives.Manage expense and revenue allocations to the stations (both actual and forecasted).Work with Station Finance and Sales/Ad Ops teams to create and implement policies and procedures across the company.Finance lead for system integrations and implementations.Review / negotiate contracts with third party vendors and approve invoices.Prepare presentations and communications for Senior Management.Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred

Minimum 10 years relevant work experience, with 5+ years in a financial management position

Experience in digital ad sales is a must; broadcast experience a plus

Experience with digital ad serving platforms (GAM and FreeWheel) and order entry systems (WideOrbit and Operative) is preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and financial modeling

Track record of working independently on multiple mission-critical projects and meeting tight deadlines

Superior attention to detail and accuracy with excellent problem-solving and project management skills

Team player attitude

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.  Please send an email to ftsfinancejobs@fox.com or call (212) 301-5853, or visit our readily accessible office located at 205 E. 67th Street, New York, NY 10065, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

     

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $175,000.00-225,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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