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The Director, Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and finance functions for the Washington, D.C. market, which includes the WRC, WZDC, WZTD & WRTD television stations. This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting and reporting into the NBCU Local Mid-Atlantic Region. The position reports to the Regional Vice President Finance with significant interaction with station management leadership, NBCU Local HQ Finance, HQ Controllership and other markets within the region (Philadelphia) & NBCU Local division.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee financial and operational aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including annual budgeting, regular forecasts, monthly close, headcount reporting, and related analyses for the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Responsible 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 market
• Partner with the local station GM and department heads to help guide decision making
• Build a strong partnership with the sales team & manage revenue process including pacing, rate/volume, and programming analytics. Including preparation of ad-hoc sales reporting when necessary.
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Direct, mentor and develop Sr. Financial Analyst direct report
• Supervise the capital investment strategy, inclusive of planning, pacing, and reporting
• Provide support for annual audit, working in conjunction with both external auditors & HQ controllership team
• Coordinate ongoing expense reporting & analysis, e.g., labor tracking/forecasting, T&E and P-Card audits, etc.
• Completion of ad hoc reporting requests, analysis, and special projects.
• Develop, design and evaluate models for business process improvements to be shared with senior and operational management
• Develop PowerPoint presentations to executive management that demonstrate ability to succinctly share insights
Basic Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Washington, DC office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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