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Accounting Manager

Needham, MAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$80,000–$100,000 /yrPosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • financial statements
  • general ledgers
  • journals
  • correcting journal entries
  • subsidiary accounting
  • balance sheet reconciliations
  • year-end audit schedules
  • accounting policies
  • Accounting
  • Business

Nice to have

  • SmartView/Essbase
  • SAP
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Outlook

Role summary

Hearst Television's Regional Finance team seeks an Accounting Manager in Needham, MA. This role involves preparing and analyzing monthly financial results, annual operating forecasts, and budgets for designated stations. Key responsibilities include managing month-end close processes, reviewing financial data, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and GAAP. The position requires strong time management, analytical skills, and the ability to manage workflow and multitask. Experience with Oracle Financials, EPBCS, SmartView/Essbase, SAP, and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is preferred. This is an in-office role.

The Hearst Television Regional Finance team is looking for a Regional Accounting Manager. The Regional Accounting Manager works with Regional Controllers and station Business Managers to accurately prepare monthly financial results for designated stations assigned within the Region. The position is involved in the preparation and analysis of the stations’ annual operating forecasts, budgets and various monthly reports including variance analyses and reconciliations. A successful candidate must possess the ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously, while also managing the workflow of the station Business Managers.

The position is in-office based at the Hearst Television business office hub, located at WCVB-TV in Needham, MA.

Key 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

    • 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

    • Core Competencies

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet multiple reporting deadlines
  • Proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and take ownership of projects and initiatives

    • Values in Action

    At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

    Benefits

    Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

    • SalaryThe salary for this role is $80,000-$100,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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