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Tennis Channel · 2 days ago

Business Operations Finance Manager

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Tennis Channel is a media company dedicated to the sport of tennis and its lifestyle. They are seeking a Business Operations Finance Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations, serve as a liaison between corporate functions and internal teams, and support business processes such as payables and expense reporting.

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Responsibilities

Act as a trusted partner to production, operational and new business teams, providing guidance and support that helps drive business efficiency

Manage the internal payables workflow, ensuring accurate and timely approval of invoices and payment requests

Partner with Corporate AP to troubleshoot issues, track payments, and maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders

Facilitate urgent payment requests, working cross-functionally to escalate and resolve time-sensitive issues

Serve as a key point of contact for employees and department heads for navigating company-wide processes, including:

Corporate P-Card applications and usage policies

Expense report submission and reimbursement processes

Supplier onboarding and vendor setup coordination

Contract submission workflows and procedures

Lead or support initiatives to streamline internal workflows and optimize cross-functional processes

Evaluate current tools and systems for improvement opportunities, supporting implementation of new technologies or upgrades where needed

Maintain a high standard of internal controls related to business and financial processes

Ensure compliance with company policies, approval hierarchies, and documentation requirements

Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Director of Accounting and senior leadership as needed

Qualification

AccountingFinance OperationsEnterprise Financial SystemsMicrosoft ExcelContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingDetail-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

5-7 years of experience in business management, finance operations, or accounting—preferably in sports media or entertainment

Strong working knowledge of payables, expense management, and general ledger accounting processes

Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Concur)

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable handling data and reporting

Strong project manager with excellent communication skills; a problem-solver able to collaborate across teams at all levels

Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process integrity

Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.

Founded in 2001

Santa Monica, California, USA

51-200 employees