Sr. Director, Finance - NBCU Local

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Senior Director Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and all finance functions for the New York market, which includes both WNBC and WNJU television stations.  This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting and reporting into the Northeast Region.  The position reports to the Regional Vice President Finance with significant interaction with station management leadership, HQ Finance, HQ Controllership and other markets within the region.

 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.
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Direct, mentor and develop Senior 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
• Manage ad hoc projects and report requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of work experience in finance, public accounting or operations
• Experience leading and managing support staff in a global environment
• Experience developing strong working relationships with finance and non-finance personnel alike with the ability to influence strategic decision making
• Experience driving change and exhibiting flexibility in an evolving landscape
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/AOE/BPC, including ability to analyze and manipulate data
• Working knowledge of finance (Accounts Payable, General ledger, etc.) and scheduling sys