Director, Finance – Mid-Atlantic Region

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

The Director, Finance role is responsible for leading the local finance team and finance functions for the Washington, D.C. market, which includes the WRC, WZDC, WZTD & WRTD television stations. This role is a unique blend of operational finance, FP&A, accounting and reporting into the NBCU Local Mid‑Atlantic Region. The position reports to the Regional Vice President Finance with significant interaction with station management leadership, NBCU Local HQ Finance, HQ Controllership and other markets within the region (Philadelphia) & NBCU Local division.

• 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. Including preparation of ad-hoc sales reporting when necessary.
• Drive appropriate & consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Direct, mentor and develop Sr. 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• 8 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/AE/BPC, including…