Finance Manager
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. With more #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined, we’re the largest podcast publisher, home to trusted on-air personalities, and creators of popular live music events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Music Awards. Our leadership spans broadcast radio, digital streaming, podcasting, social media, and live events, all powered by the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry.
About the role
The Finance Manager is a leadership and operational finance role responsible for partnering with the Market President and/or VP-Finance on all finance needs across the market. This position steers financial planning and analysis to drive short-term and long-term business decisions while leading process improvements. You’ll oversee the market finance team and functions, including budgeting, cost management, revenue optimization, business planning, reporting, analytics, and consulting with business leaders. The role reports to the VP Finance for the Division with a dotted line to the Market President.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Market Leadership to analyze results and develop budgets.
- Lead key parts of the budget/forecasting processes for the market.
- Responsible for budgeting personnel, capital, and/or operations expenses.
- Formulate business analysis of monthly/quarterly results for executive team members.
- Develop and publish standard reporting packages, including executive dashboards.
- Perform actual vs. budget analysis and identify risks or opportunities in financial data.
- Enhance revenue and expense forecasting with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Support accounting for monthly/quarterly close processes and forecasting.
- Oversee FP&A activities for multiple markets and develop staff skills.
- Drive process improvement and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field (required).
- MS/MBA preferred.
- At least 5-7 years of financial experience, including hands-on FP&A.
- Minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience leading long-range forecasts, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts.
- Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ability to research problems, develop proposals, and conduct analysis independently or collaboratively.
- High accuracy with numerical data.
- Familiarity with financial systems such as Cognos and Workday (a plus).
- Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple options.
- Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
- Spirit Day for volunteering in the community.
- 401K plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, including counseling, legal, and financial consultation.
- Voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.
Location: San Antonio, TX (20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258). Position Type: Regular, Full-time, Salaried.