Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance

Lancesoft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance, for a 9+ month contract in New York, NY. The role focuses on compensation planning, budgeting, FP&A, and system-driven analyses in a fast-paced media-adjacent environment.

The candidate will manage confidential data, collaborate with multiple departments, and drive process improvements while adapting to ongoing transformation. Strong Excel skills and executive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 6–8+ years in FP&A, reporting and accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced skills for financial modeling.
• Strong ability to communicate across departments and with executives.
• Strategic, highly analytic mindset; self-motivated and proactive.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation and employee planning; manage confidential data and FP&A tasks.
• Support salary planning and employee budgeting; contribute to financial strategy.
• Adapt to transformation; learn new systems quickly and stay flexible.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with strong communication.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive efficiency in processes and controls.
• Provide ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborate as a team player and deliver high-impact analyses.
• Utilize advanced Excel for modeling and scenario planning.
• Leverage FP&A experience to inform business decisions.
• Experience with compensation planning principles is preferred.

Skills

FP&A

Financial planning

Excel (Advanced)

Executive communication

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Longview

SAP

Job description

Job title:

Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance

Duration:

09+ Months Contract

Pay Range:

$75 - $80 per hour on W2 (inclusive of all)

Location:

New York, NY

Schedule:

Onsite (5 days in office)

Responsibilities:

• They are responsible for compensation and employee planning, working in a role managing confidential data, they should be quick with learning systems, has knowledge on how to manage financial planning backgrounds, highly adaptable to managing the compensation, experience in FP&A.
• Experience in salary and employee planning is preferred but not necessarily required.
• Entertainment experience is a nice to have.
• Should be proactive and ready to jump into the role with an eagerness to learn.
• This role will evolve as we go through transformation, should be flexible and adaptable.
• This is a fast-paced environment as well.
• Good communicator is very helpful.
• Employee related FP&A experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with compensation planning principles is preferred.
• Excel advanced or expert is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting 6-8+ years of financial planning & analysis, reporting and accounting related experience, preferably in the media industry
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively across various departments and with strong executive presence and relationship management
• Strategic and highly analytic mindset that is self-motivated and self-starter
• Strong analytical abilities and decision making skills
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to fast paced working environment and deal with ambiguity
• Ability to create strong working relationships and work well both as team player and individually
• Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles, concepts and processes (US GAAP/IFRS)
• Strive to identify process efficiency/effectiveness improvement opportunities and propose suggestions and issue resolutions
• Strive to be recognized by stakeholders as a business partner
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and show ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and meet deadlines
• Team player who fosters a spirit of collaboration and strives for excellence

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Oracle Fusion, Longview and SAP a plus
• Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry a plus