Director, Finance - Technology & Engineering

Director, Finance - Technology & Engineering

• Full-time
• Business Segment:
  Versant Corporate
• Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

The Director serves a key role on the Versant Production & Distribution Finance team, reporting to the Director, Production & Distribution Finance and serving as an operational finance support partner to the “Technology & Engineering” team. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the Versant leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the operations of a recently formed Media company.

The Production & Distribution Finance team is responsible for providing the full suite of operational Finance support to the President of Operations & Technology. This team will be responsible for supporting strategic decisions on the set-up of the Versant Operations & Technology function and providing ongoing financial support on day-to-day operations and guiding long-term initiatives. The Director of Technology & Engineering Finance will specifically support Operations Leaders, including the SVP of Technology & Engineering as well as a team of 600+ Full Time Employees (6 Operations Vice Presidents+).

Technology & Engineering Operations manages expenses and capital projects in excess of $150M.

• Supporting the President of Operations & Technology and Operations Leadership team in making strategic decisions related to setting-up new technical and operational solutions for Versant
• Providing ongoing operational finance support for the Technology & Engineering team, including enabling Company-wide Technology support/solutions, Engineering infrastructure, Satellite Operations, managing key vendor relationships, and providing financial support across Versant Operations
• Managing tracking of Technology & Engineering operating expenses and allocating capital spend in collaboration with Operations & Technology Finance/Ops. Teams and Versant Corporate FP&A team
• Partnering with Versant Corporate FP&A team with key inputs for ongoing forecasting, including budgets/long-range plans, in-year pacing and ad hoc financial analysis on Operations & Technology organization and specifically for Technology & Engineering Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Proven execution focus with the ability to multi-task and support wide ranging business initiatives

• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
• Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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 Versant by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $135,000 - $160,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our…