CBS News and Stations · 8 hours ago
Sr Director M&A and Financial Planning & Analysis, CBS Stations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expCBS News and Stations is on a mission to unleash the power of content and is seeking a dynamic finance leader for the Sr. Director role. This position will spearhead inorganic growth initiatives, manage the M&A lifecycle, and oversee the FP&A team to support strategic decision-making across various platforms.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Assist with the end-to-end M&A process, including sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities to expand the station footprint and drive strategic growth
Direct financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and scenario analysis for potential transactions, ensuring robust risk assessment and alignment with corporate strategy
Oversee the integration of companies following a merger, ensure their operations and finances function collaboratively, and monitor the resulting advantages
Guide the development of detailed trend analyses, long-range business plans, revenue and expense budgets/forecasts, and monthly reporting processes to ensure accuracy and predictability
Prepare high-level presentations and deal summaries for executive management, providing clear recommendations and strategic insights
Deliver comprehensive variance explanations on monthly actual reporting and forecasts, revising analyses as new information emerges
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes to ensure accuracy and predictability
Synthesize complex financial and strategic information into clear, concise formats for stakeholders
Supervise and mentor the FP&A team, fostering professional development and an inclusive, high-performance culture
Ensure solid insight and execution of all financial operations, including accounting, free cash flow reporting, and application of revenue recognition methodologies
In charge of supervising financial activities to make sure they are completed promptly and are fully comprehended. Responsibilities include managing accounting duties, tracking cash flow, examining budget variances, and following the correct revenue recognition rules
Responsible for supervising and executing financial operations, including accounting, free cash flow reporting, variance analyses, and the application of revenue recognition methodologies for proper accounting treatments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics
Minimum 12+ years in Finance, with significant experience in M&A; Media/Entertainment/Digital focus preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
Experience creating materials for senior management
Highly analytical, able to synthesize data and provide insightful narratives
Proven track record of leading successful M&A transactions and integrations
Strong comprehension of Linear Broadcast/Syndication and Digital Space
Exceptional executive team, management, and organizational skills
Results-oriented, able to multitask in a dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligible
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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