CCOA Finance Business Manager

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Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary

As a key member of the branch leadership team, the Finance Business Manager reports directly to the VP of Finance and serves as the primary financial business partner for the branch. This role provides strategic financial guidance to the General Manager and branch leadership while overseeing financial planning, reporting, accounting oversight, and business analysis.

The Finance Business Manager is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of branch financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This position works closely with Sales, Operations, Real Estate, Shared Services (SSC), and Corporate Finance to support business decisions, improve financial performance, ensure compliance with company policies, and drive operational efficiencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with branch leadership to provide financial guidance and support strategic business decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and present actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare and review financial reports, variance analyses, and weekly/monthly business reporting.
• Oversee branch accounting activities by partnering with the Shared Services Center (SSC) to ensure accurate and timely month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, commissions, accounts receivable support, expense reporting, and vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements, including support for audits and tax-related activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, standardizing procedures, and implementing best practices across financial operations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, SSC, Sales, Operations, and Real Estate teams to support business initiatives, resolve financial issues, and complete special projects.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships while serving as the primary financial advisor for the branch.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience within advertising, media, or a related industry is preferred.

Skills

• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Experience managing large data sets and developing financial models.
• Knowledge of financial controls and risk management practices.
• Experience with Workday Financials preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to business leaders.

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Physical Demands

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Other Requirements

• Able to travel outside of the office 20% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events.

The Targeted Compensation Range for this New York position is

Min: $113,000

Max: $140,000

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

• Location
• New York, NY: 200 Park Avenue, Suite 701, 10166
• Position Type
• Regular

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