Sr Financial Analyst

Clearchanneloutdoor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

HSA/FSA Options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor in Torrance, CA, is seeking a seasoned finance professional to support cost accounting, FP&A, budgeting and reporting within a dynamic advertising group.

You will analyze financial data, prepare reports, and collaborate with sales, operations and IT to ensure accurate data, strong controls, and timely decision support across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses on tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides FP&A processes, models and policies.
• Provides financial services and consulting at branch, team or market level; analyzes data.
• Forecasts, analyzes and budgets; recommends actions to meet objectives.
• Prepares and distributes analytical performance reports to sales and operations leaders.
• Builds tools and processes to track key operating metrics for planning.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Multitasking under pressure

Organization & time management

Excel pivot tables & lookups

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary

Provides support in one or more of several specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function including: Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services and Centralized Transactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Manager and finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
• Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
• Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
• Analyzes concession agreements and other third-party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
• Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors’ behavior.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• CPA Preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years related experience, in an accounting or financial analysis role.

Skills

• Solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
• Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
• Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).

Competencies

• Accounting and Reporting - Applying an understanding of accounting and reporting concepts and methodologies.
• Achievement Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Business Perspective – Using an understanding of business issues, processes, and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Ensuring Accountability – Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
• Fostering Communication – Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue, and building consensus.
• Planning and organizing – Reaching goals that are central to organizational success by making and following plans and allocating resources effectively.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Targeted Compensation Range for this California position

Min: $85,000
Max: $109,000
Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
• Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
• Medicare Assistance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
• Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.

EEOC statement

As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.

Location

Torrance, CA: 19320 Harborgate Way, 90501

Position Type

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.