Finance Director, Affiliate Finance

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allow us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do

The Finance Director, Affiliate Finance position will be responsible for various aspects of financial business operations and accounting for Horizon’s managed affiliates. Current Horizon affiliates include Horizon Media Canada, Blue Hour Studios, One Horizon, Horizon Commerce, and Green Thread. This position will have direct management responsibility for two Senior Financial Analysts.

• Manage the annual budget and monthly forecast process, including coordination of the planning cycle, revenue forecasting and evaluation of headcount needs, SG&A expenses, and overhead allocations. (35%)
• Manage the monthly close process for all Horizon managed affiliates, including journal entries and collection of supporting documentation, and collaborate closely with Affiliate and Horizon corporate FP&A teams to understand monthly revenue and expense variances vs. budget, and deliver variance analysis for VP review. (35%)
• Create executive level materials that clearly communicate financial results and support the strategic narrative with the numbers for Affiliate Board and Profit Plan meetings. (5%)
• Coordinate with the Workforce Planning group on client profitability analyses for internal and client review (5%)
• Support accounting group’s reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and monthly accruals with timely and accurate information. (5%)
• Work with VP of Finance and other stakeholders to develop process improvements. Assess and optimize the financial systems and tools used for FP&A, recommend improvements and coordinate with technical project managers on implementation. (10%)
• Provide oversight and support on other commercial finance support, ad hoc analysis and projects as needed. (5%)
• Mentor and develop staff, provide guidance on approach to analyzing business results.

Who You Are

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and adhering to deadlines
• Problem solver who is not afraid of digging into detailed financial data to search for a solution
• Proven management skills and ability to create a collaborative and motivating teamwork environment
• Strong time management skills and ability to switch focus as necessary
• Maintain a positive attitude and be able to adapt to changes
• Self-confident and proactive in building relationships internally and externally
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with all members of the organization and all levels of management

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (CPA and/or MBA a plus)
• 10+ years’ experience in an operational Finance/Financial Planning & Analysis/Accounting environment
• Media agency and/or industry experience is a strong plus, though prior experience is not a necessity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with NetSuite or similar G/L systems
• High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, charts, etc.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of