Vice President, Finance

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy and Planning
• Planning and execution of the annual budget process
• Determine processes and timelines for each division
• Provide senior finance leaders with the required data inputs and analysis for financial presentations
• Develop budgets, forecasts and models to aid in the analysis for company performance against goals
• Advise on financial implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities for growth and cost saving initiatives
• Lead financial aspects of strategic merger and acquisition opportunities
• Contribute to the development of Nexstar’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
• Team Development/Leadership
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance team
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results

Requirements

• Business, Finance or Accounting degree mandatory
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance management role ideally within the media or broadcasting industry with financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
• Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including extensive use of macros and pivot tables, integrations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (accounting system), Adaptive (Workday budgeting tool), Power BI (Microsoft data platform)