Job: Manager, Finance -International

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Manager, Finance -International

Title: Manager, Finance -International
Department: Finance & Admin: Int'l
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full_Time
Position #: 93777

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Description:
Responsible for assisting the Director in the accounting and financial reporting related to the company s international operations. This position will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations of the department, as well as, in the preparation of the monthly financial statements, account analyses, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and reforecasts.

-Month End Close Process focusing primarily on operating expenses

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting which ultimately lead to a smooth, accurate and timely month-end close process. Some of these functions include, but are not limited to the following:
-Run Computron ledger reports showing detailed monthly activity.
-Load that data into an Excel spreadsheet preloaded and formatted with budget goals and variance calculations.
-Distribute these reports to all operating expense managers.
-Conduct close meetings with budget managers to understand their business and determine the appropriate level of accruals for the month, book those accruals.
-Create variance explanations for every budget center and meet with line managers to validate the business reasons for deviations from forecast, if any. Formulate a view of the full year impact.
-Generate month end Pre- Closing and Final financial reporting packages in Excel for all operating expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
-Convey in writing and orally all variances and business issues arising out of the process above (a-d) clearly and concisely to the Finance Director.
-Support operating teams to enable them to accomplish established goals and objectives. This would include finding creative ways to track, review and analyze expenses while exercising sound prudent decision making.
-Produce the monthly International black book which houses the monthly financial statements, all relevant back up and supporting documentation. This book is then sent via email and hard copy to the appropriate senior staff.
-Perform monthly detailed balance sheet review; resolve any concerns on a timely basis. Have it signed off by SVP Finance and forward to Corporate Finance.
-Assist Sr. Director of Finance in consolidating 7 joint ventures comprising approx. 25 channels.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis

Work with, on a minimum basis of four times per year, the Director of Finance to oversee and prepare the budgeting and forecasting for all operating expenses.

-Prepare Excel based worksheets and Computron reports to be used in the creation of budgets and forecasts.
-Meet with all budget managers to create the forecast within the guidelines set by Corporate Finance and International Finance.
-Ensure that all budgets and forecasts are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
-Input certain forecasts into BCM cases as supplied by Corporate Finance
-Assist the Finance Director with the consolidation of the budget and reforecast.
-Document and orally communicate all variances in an effective and succinct manner.
-Provide support to the Sr. Director of Finance in setting up templates and generating forecasts for the joint ventures.

Ad Hoc Reporting

Own the following reporting processes:

-Prepare a monthly expense pacing document for consumer marketing, affiliate marketing, programming & production, network operations, web, public relations.
-Create T&E reporting at the employee level on a month-to date and year-to-date basis and circulate to the appropriate managers. Fix and make reclasses between departments as needed.
-Analyze certain overhead lines like consulting and freelance to ensure that the division stays within budgetary guidelines. -Generate regional reporting for the Managing Directors of Asia and EMEA.

Audits and Material Invoicing

-Provide assistance with the audits of the UK office entity, UK holding company and the Singapore office entity.
-Analyze and invoice the cost of materials to seven JVs and six affiliated channels.

Required Experience:
-BA/BS Accounting is required.
-Strong, proven analytical and detail orientation skills essential
-Effective communication skills, both oral and written are required
-Thorough knowledge and grasp of accounting concepts
-Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel
-Ability to work in a diverse and fast paced work environment