Director of Finance

Reelz; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

2060 Digital in Cincinnati is seeking a Finance Director who partners with the Senior Director, Finance to oversee daily accounting operations, financial planning, budgeting and payroll, and to ensure accuracy of financial statements across all markets.

The role requires leading month-end close, improving processes, consolidating reports from all 2060 markets, and supporting HR operations and culture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of finance experience in a service-based organization, including 3-4 years in a senior finance role supervising staff.
• 5+ years of experience managing month-end close processes across GL, AP, AR, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish while meeting deadlines; strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Experience productively working with several different departments and providing information and resources to fit their needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze revenue and expense variances for company and corporate reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, account reconciliations and other financial reports.
• Responsible for month close duties for assigned business units.
• Create reports and analyze financial and operational data to find insights, efficiencies and/or improvement opportunities with the business.
• Assist with year-end audit process.
• Prepare monthly closing reports and documentation.
• Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Evaluate processes and formulate plans for improvement focused on accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage assigned team member to ensure upward progression of knowledge and responsibilities and cross-training of duties.
• Responsible for both accuracy of financial statements and integrity of financial processes.
• Assist with consolidation and analysis of financial reports from all 2060 markets.
• Serve as strategic advisor to Senior Director, Finance.
• Complete day-to-day HR related tasks for assigned business units.
• Partner on the evolution and implementation of the culture strategy for assigned business units.
• Lead assigned HR related projects as assigned.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

2060 Digital, voted one of Cincinnati's Best Places to Work, is a performance-oriented digital marketing agency specializing in developing and executing advertising campaigns that drive measurable results for local, regional, and national brands. Our passionate team of digital marketing experts takes pride in delivering consistent, measurable results for our diverse group of clients. Our culture values trust, respect, creativity and innovation as top priorities, and we believe that when people matter, our organization thrives. 2060 Digital is a Premier Google Partner and Facebook Marketing partner, housing a team of some of the brightest minds in the business with over 100 platform certifications. If you're obsessed with excellence, passionate about creating positive workplace and client relationships, and thrive in a dynamic team environment, 2060 Digital may be the perfect place to grow your career.

Job Overview

The Finance Director is a key partner to the Senior Director, Finance, overseeing accurate and effective daily operations across accounting, financial analysis, financial planning, and budget management. This role also ensures the seamless integration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions and supports local HR operations in partnership with the Senior Director, Finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze revenue and expense variances for company and corporate reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, account reconciliations and other financial reports.
• Responsible for month close duties for assigned business units.
• Create reports and analyze financial and operational data to find insights, efficiencies and/or improvement opportunities with the business.
• Assist with year-end audit process.
• Prepare monthly closing reports and documentation.
• Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Evaluate processes and formulate plans for improvement focused on accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage assigned team member to ensure upward progression of knowledge and responsibilities and cross-training of duties.
• Responsible for both accuracy of financial statements and integrity of financial processes.
• Assist with consolidation and analysis of financial reports from all 2060 markets
• Serve as strategic advisor to Senior Director, Finance.
• Complete day-to-day HR related tasks for assigned business units.
• Partner on the evolution and implementation of the culture strategy for assigned business units.
• Lead assigned HR related projects as assigned.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of finance experience in a service-based organization, including 3-4 years in a senior finance role directly supervising finance staff.
• 5+ years of experience managing month-end close processes, with a comprehensive accounting and finance background spanning the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish while meeting deadlines; strong leadership and decision-making abilities; solid project orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience productively working with several different departments and providing information and resources to fit their needs.
• High degree of initiative with strong leadership and decision-making abilities; work with a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Sound understanding of GAAP.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365. Highly proficient in Excel.
• NetSuite and ADP experience is a significant plus.
• Experience in an advertising or marketing agency is preferred. Media experience a plus.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment criminal and consumer financial history background checks. A criminal conviction, arrest pending adjudication, or adverse financial history information that does not relate to the requirements of the position will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status or any other characteristic or trait that has protection under the law.