Vice President, Finance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a strategic finance manager to oversee its financial operations in Irving, Texas. The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning the annual budget, providing analysis for board presentations, and leading financial strategies for mergers and acquisitions.

With a strong emphasis on team development and leadership, this role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance management, particularly within the media sector. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and budgeting tools are also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance management role.
• Experience in the media or broadcasting industry is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning the annual budget process.
• Provide data analysis for financial presentations.
• Lead financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.

Skills

Judgment and problem-solving

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Entrepreneurial team player

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Financial analysis

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Business, Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Adaptive Workday budgeting tool

Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting & Team Structure

• Reports to SVP, Finance
• Partners with President, Broadcasting
• Frequent interaction with EVP, CFO
• Supported by 1–2 financial analysts, managers, and/or directors
• This position will be based at our corporate office in Irving, Texas

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Responsible for planning and execution of the annual budget process, by determining processes and timelines for each division and contributor to the budget cycle.
• Provide senior finance leaders with the required data inputs and analysis for financial presentations (board meetings, earnings calls, banking presentation, etc.).
• Develop budgets, forecasts and models to aid in the analysis for company performance against goals.
• Advise on financial implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities for growth and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead financial aspects of strategic merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of Nexstar’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.

Team Development/Leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance team.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

Qualifications

• Business, Finance or Accounting degree mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance management role, ideally within the media or broadcasting industry, with financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
• Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including extensive use of macros and pivot tables, integrations, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (accounting system), Adaptive (Workday budgeting tool), Power BI (Microsoft data platform), and Microsoft PowerPoint.