Director of Accounting & Finance

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month — a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company, almost three times the size of the largest TV network, and almost four times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. With more #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined, iHeartMedia is the largest podcast publisher, home to popular on-air personalities, and a leader in live music events, digital streaming, and social media.

About the role

Join RCS Worldwide as a key finance leader driving impact across a global, industry-leading organization. We’re looking for an experienced accounting and finance professional ready to step into a prominent leadership role within RCS, a worldwide provider of scheduling and broadcast software and media services. As part of iHeartMedia’s Audio & Media Services segment, RCS offers the unique opportunity to influence a dynamic business unit with global reach and strong strategic importance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small global finance and accounting team, overseeing the financial management of three domestic business units and more than 20 international entities.
• Deliver timely reporting and analysis to the parent company and ensure accuracy across all financial outputs.
• Perform hands-on general accounting for domestic operations, including oversight of payment processing, customer invoicing and collections, revenue recognition, fixed assets, journal entries, and intercompany transactions as part of the monthly close and forecasting process.
• Handle foreign currency accounting, account reconciliations, and customer reporting and analysis.
• Drive meaningful process improvements by automating routine accounting tasks, strengthening financial and tax reporting accuracy, analyzing trends, and providing strategic decision support to the business.

Requirements

• 15+ years in Accounting/Finance; preferably within the Media, Software, or Digital Services industries.
• MBA, CPA, or similar advanced degree/designation preferred.
• Previous public accounting experience a plus.
• Proven track record of successful leadership roles in accounting, financial analysis, and planning in a global environment.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to balance multiple assignments to achieve objectives.
• Highly analytical, able to comprehend and synthesize complex business objectives and analyses.
• Forward-thinking, operationally and technically savvy to rethink existing processes driving efficiencies.
• Experience with accounting operations systems, advanced Excel, and data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lead, mentor, and engage a successful team and build positive and trusted relationships with finance and business peers.

Skills

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Commitment to achieving results and exceeding expectations.
• Ability to manage an operational team and set daily priorities.
• Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning.
• Understanding of the impact of your own decisions and when to seek guidance.
• Business insight and ability to apply knowledge.
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks.
• Desire for continuous improvement not only personally, but for the whole team, across the business.
• Comfort interacting with individuals of all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.

Pay

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. Range: $160,000 - $200,000.

Schedule

• Full time
• Regular

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, including telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more.

Location: White Plains, NY: One North Broadway, 14th Floor, 10601