Business Manager

Description

WCVB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, has an opening for a Business Manager. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to have responsibility for many functions within a fast-paced business.  If you are an analytical numbers person but also have an interest in supporting people, this is a great opportunity for you. This position is a unique blend of finance/accounting and human resources activities. You will also work collaboratively with a regional finance team on the monthly financial closing and the annual budget process. The ideal candidate must possess excellent and positive communications skills and interact well with others.  In-office presence is required.

What you'll do:

• General Business Functions
  • Interpretation and communication of financial results
  • Liaison between station and regional accounting group on financial reporting
  • Forecasting and budgeting of station revenues and operating expenses
• Payroll
  • Assist with bi-weekly and weekly payroll review/processing/reconciliation through ADP
  • Prepare monthly reports from ADP
• Human Resources
  • Employee relations
  • Onboarding/offboarding
  • Leave and workers compensation management
  • Benefit related assistance
  • Employee data management through Oracle HCM
  • Performance management
  • Union collective bargaining agreement relations
• Accounts Payable & Expenses
  • Invoice processing and approval
  • Purchasing card & travel and entertainment report review/approval
  • Local operating contract maintenance
  • Real estate taxes
  • Sales/Use Tax reporting
• Asset Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Fixed asset tagging, tracking and disposal
  • Physical inventory

What we are looking for:

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities accordingly
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze various levels of financial data and provide guidance and recommendations
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish directives

Experience:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience. PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP a plus
• Payroll experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Experience in accounting and HR software applications including Oracle (HCM & EPBCS), Wide Orbit, ADP
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.