Sr. Finance Director - Telemundo Puerto Rico - NBCUniversal

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The Sr Director Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and all finance functions for the Puerto Rico Station. 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 system and process improvement opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Lead and oversee financial and operational aspects of the finance and accounting functions for the Puerto Rico Station, including annual budgeting, regular forecasts, monthly close, headcount reporting, and related analysis 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, 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 staff
• Supervise the capital investment strategy, inclusive of planning, pacing, and reporting
• Provide support for the annual audit, working in conjunction with both external auditors and HQ controllership team
• Work closely with Telemundo tax team, providing data as requested and recording required tax entries
• Coordinate show budgets including production accounting/allocations
• Provide 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field such as Economics
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Finance experience
• Experience in leading and managing a support staff in a Global Environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/AOE/BPC, including ability to analyze and manipulate high volumes of data
• English/Spanish
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in Puerto Rico
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience within media & entertainment industry
• Demonstrated interpersonal & communication skills: ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Experience with analyzing systems and procedures to identify process improvement opportunities to better align with established practices of other stations and businesses within the company
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments
• A team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
• Understanding of Puerto Rico’s unique reporting requirements and taxes a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.

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