Business Operations Finance Manager

The Business Operations Finance Manager is a key member of the Finance team responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations in collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable (AP) and departmental stakeholders. This role serves as a central liaison between corporate functions and internal teams, supporting employees and department heads as they navigate key business processes such as payables, supplier onboarding, corporate credit card programs, and expense reporting.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems‑savvy, and an excellent communicator who is comfortable managing cross‑functional processes in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.

This role is onsite and based in our Santa Monica, CA office.

• Act as a trusted partner to production, operational and new business teams, providing guidance and support that helps drive business efficiency.
• Manage the internal payables workflow, ensuring accurate and timely approval of invoices and payment requests.
• Partner with Corporate AP to troubleshoot issues, track payments, and maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate urgent payment requests, working cross‑functionally to elevate and resolve time‑sensitive issues.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees and department heads for navigating company‑wide processes, including:
  • Corporate P‑Card applications and usage policies
  • Expense report submission and reimbursement processes
  • Supplier onboarding and vendor setup coordination
  • Contract submission workflows and procedures
• Lead or support initiatives to streamline internal workflows and optimize cross‑functional processes.
• Evaluate current tools and systems for improvement opportunities, supporting implementation of new technologies or upgrades where needed.
• Maintain a high standard of internal controls related to business and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approval hierarchies, and documentation requirements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Director of Accounting and senior leadership as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in business management, finance operations, or accounting—preferably in sports media or entertainment.
• Strong working knowledge of payables, expense management, and general ledger accounting processes.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Concur).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable handling data and reporting.
• The successful candidate will be:
  • Strong project manager with excellent communication skills; a problem‑solver able to collaborate across teams at all levels.
  • Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process integrity.
  • Self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
  • Comfortable working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.

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