Business Manager

Hearst Television; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television in New Orleans, LA seeks a Business Manager to blend finance, accounting, and HR leadership. You will support employees, manage HR activities, and collaborate with the regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts, and annual budgets.

In-person attendance is required, reporting to the President and GM. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with responsibility across HR, finance, payroll, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• HR experience required; payroll experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint; Oracle HCM & EPBCS, Wide Orbit, and ADP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support employees and manage core HR activities.
• Partner with regional finance on closings, forecasts and budgets.
• Interpret financial results and provide recommendations for performance.

Skills

Deadline oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Tools

Oracle HCM & EPBCS

Wide Orbit

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

WDSU, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate in New Orleans, LA is looking for a Business Manager. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on both people and numbers. The position blends finance/accounting responsibilities with human resources management, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact across multiple functions in a fast paced environment.

What You'll Do

You will support our employees and manage core HR activities, while also partnering with our regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts and annual budget processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments. In-person attendance is required. You will report to the President and General Manager.

Human Resources

• Manage employee relations and provide HR support across the organization
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer leave and workers' compensation programs
• Support employee benefits administration
• Manage employee data through Oracle HCM
• Oversee performance management processes
• Support labor relations under union collective bargaining agreements

General Business Functions

• Accounts Payable & Expenses
• Process and approve invoices
• Review and approve purchasing card, travel, and entertainment expenses
• Maintain local operating contracts
• Oversee real estate and sales/use tax reporting
• Asset Management
• Manage fleet operations
• Track, tag, and dispose of fixed assets
• Oversee periodic physical inventory
• Manage Receptionist
• Interpret and communicate financial results
• Provide an analytical analysis with suggestions for a stronger financial performance.
• Provide tools and communication that assist Department Heads with expense management.
• Serve as liaison between the station and regional accounting team on reporting
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting of revenues and operating expenses

Payroll

• Support bi-weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation through ADP
• Prepare monthly payroll reports from ADP

Qualifications

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
• Payroll experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with accounting and HR software applications such as Oracle (HCM & EPBCS), Wide Orbit, and ADP
• Related experience, education, training, or military experience will be considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.