Finance Manager

Reading International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Reading International, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Finance Manager to expand internal controls, financial planning, and reporting while supporting strategic growth.

You will lead the Finance Team, oversee forecasting, budgeting, and executive-level reporting, and identify AI-enabled opportunities for efficiency and decision-making. The role reports to the CFO and involves collaboration with senior management to deliver accurate financial insights and annual stockholders’ materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in financial or accounting managerial roles.
• Experience leveraging AI to improve reporting, forecasting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Finance Team members, delegate tasks, and foster a positive environment.
• Oversee the financial forecast process and review forecast models.
• Lead reporting of consolidated financial statements and analyses.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Prepare board materials and internal/external publication documents.
• Identify risks and opportunities; advise on strategies to reach financial goals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, for governance and efficiency.
• Mentor the Finance Team and collaborate with Operations, Accounting, Legal, IT.

Skills

Financial management

Financial modeling

AI in reporting

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Yardi

Copilot/AI tools

Job description

Finance Manager ("Manager") is responsible for expanding our internal control, financial planning, and reporting capabilities while supporting the Company's strategic initiatives and continued growth. It is anticipated that this individual will play a key role in the development and execution of the Company's long-term growth strategy, including the financial planning, funding, and technology initiatives necessary to support that growth. The Manager will also help identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance financial reporting, analytics, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Manager will report directly to our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, lead the existing Finance Team, and collaborate with the executive management team to meet any and all analytical needs, including but not limited to budgets, forecasts, executive level presentations, and ad-hoc reporting.

The position will be located at our corporate office in Los Angeles, California.

Manager will:

• Manage all Finance Team members, delegate tasks, and foster a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Oversee the financial forecast process and review all forecast models.
• Assess key performance indicators using historical and statistical methods.
• Review prepared operating dashboards on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Report consolidated financial statements and analysis to the management team.
• Supervise and review the budgeting, forecasting and management reporting process.
• Oversee preparation of and review business review presentations, the annual budget presentation, the annual stockholders’ presentation, and board support documents for internal and external publication.
• Assign/support ad-hoc reporting needs as requested by executive management.
• Identify risks and opportunities to executive management and recommend strategies to achieve company financial goals.
• Oversee preparation of and review specialized financial and cost analyses and related reports.
• Foster and make recommendations with respect to the permanent improvement of the internal and external reporting framework. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, analytics, internal controls, and operational efficiency while ensuring appropriate governance and data security.
• Analyze and understand research analyst reports and models and prepare comparisons to the Company’s projections.
• Supervise the preparation of loan compliance reports.
• Perform comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research, including peer benchmarking.
• Supply commentary and visibility into financial performance and key business drivers in order to provide business insights to internal customers and management.
• Provide monthly variance analysis and explanations each month for actuals vs. budget and actuals vs. forecast, identify, analyze and correct information as needed, and present accurate financial information.
• Lead the Finance Team with respect to any future acquisition analysis.
• Ensure all process documentation is kept up to date.
• Mentor the Finance Team and serve as a liaison to other Company departments, including Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Information Technology.
• While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or working conditions. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary to support finance department initiatives and overall company operations.

Skills and Education

• At least 7 years of experience in a financial or accounting managerial role.
• Background in financial modeling and business analysis with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; majors in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to improve financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, data analysis, and business decision-making. AI certifications or formal training in business applications of artificial intelligence, automation, or data analytics are a plus.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or training employees on AI tools and technologies is preferred.Candidates must be comfortable with constantly shifting priorities.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team to produce high quality work product along with assigning tasks to Finance team members and reviewing for accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable financial regulations, reporting requirements, and internal control standards, with experience ensuring compliance across financial processes and reporting activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for resolving cross-functional budget or spending conflicts.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Power BI AI capabilities, or similar business AI platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of Yardi software is a plus.
• Ability to interact with senior executives in a confident and professional manner.

This is a full-time exempt salaried position with an anticipated salary range of $130,000 - $145,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications.

Base salary is just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package, which will include a competitive benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

About Us

Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company operating through various domestic and international subsidiaries, is engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in New York City, with additional administrative offices in Los Angeles, Honolulu (Hawaii), Melbourne (Australia) and Wellington (New Zealand). Our 2300 global employees operate and oversee our cinemas and properties in California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Australia and New Zealand.

Reading’s cinema subsidiaries operate under multiple cinema brands: Reading Cinemas, Consolidated Theatres and the Angelika Film Center brand. Our live theatres in New York City are owned and operated by our Liberty Theaters subsidiary, under the Orpheum and Minetta Lane names. Our signature property developments are maintained in special purpose entities and operated under the names Newmarket Village, and The Belmont Common in Australia and 44 Union Square in New York City.

Additional information about Reading can be obtained from our Company's website: http://www.readingrdi.com.

Reading International, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace where employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, performance, and business needs. Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, parental status, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reading International, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees for disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law.

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