Regional Accounting & Forecasting Manager

Nacba; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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

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Job summary

Hearst Television’s Regional Finance team is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager to prepare monthly results and support forecasts and budgets for designated stations in the region.

The role requires coordinating with Station Business Managers, ensuring accurate journal entries, timely closes, and strict adherence to internal controls and GAAP. This in-office position is based at the WCVB-TV Needham, MA hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Financials and/or Oracle Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS).
• Experience with SmartView/Essbase and enterprise financial systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple stations in accordance with monthly and annual close requirements.
• Post and review financial data in general ledgers and journals; prepare and review reconciliations.
• Manage monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Review accounting documentation for accuracy and proper accounting treatment; prepare and approve correcting journal entries as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and oversee subsidiary accounting records across a variety of transactions and accounts.
• Perform and review account analyses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with Station Business Managers in the preparation of station forecasts and annual budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and respond to audit-related requests.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

EPBCS (Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service)

SmartView/Essbase

Oracle or SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hearst Television’s Regional Finance team is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager to prepare monthly results and support forecasts and budgets for designated stations in the region.

The role requires coordinating with Station Business Managers, ensuring accurate journal entries, timely closes, and strict adherence to internal controls and GAAP. This in-office position is based at the WCVB-TV Needham, MA hub.