Business Manager

HEARST STATIONS INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your needs

Job summary

KCRA 3/My58, part of Hearst Stations, seeks a Business Manager in Sacramento, CA. This leadership role blends finance and HR, overseeing payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, and HR programs while partnering with the regional finance team.

In-person attendance is required, reporting to the President and General Manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and communicates effectively across departments, driving strong financial performance in a fast-paced broadcasting

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting/finance roles
• HR experience required; payroll experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with Oracle HCM, EPBCS, Wide Orbit and ADP
• Strong deadline management and detail orientation

Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate financial results
• Support monthly closings, forecasts, and budgets
• Manage onboarding, HR data and benefits administration
• Process invoices and manage expenses; purchasing card controls
• Oversee real estate, taxes, asset management and payroll processes

Skills

Deadline management

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

HR Certifications

Tools

Oracle HCM

EPBCS

Wide Orbit

ADP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

KCRA 3/My58, the Hearst-owned NBC/Independent duopoly in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a Business Manager. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on both numbers and people. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

General Business Functions

• 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

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
• 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

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

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $130,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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

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.