Director Planning & Operations

Job Description

CBS-KPIX seeks a dynamic leader as our Director of Planning & Operations to join our growing news station. As our financial guru, help us build strategic information for financial resources that are effective and makes sense to the business needs as well as collaborating with all levels of management and staff.

This position qualifies for hybrid remote however must be local or willing to relocate to the San Francisco area. Come join our growing team!

Responsibilities:
• Partners with the Station GM to ensure the stations' financial resources are being used in the most effective and efficient manner
• Develop monthly forecasts and annual budgets, financial analysis, and financial reporting of actual performance versus forecasts by department
• Coordinate annual budget process and presentation including out-of-market meetings with division executives
• Monitor and oversee expense control of the stations and be proactive with cost reduction leadership. Review and approve all station Term-Sheets, and PO's
• Assist with union negotiations in certain markets with local agreements
• Provide station performance analysis and ad hoc reporting requests to division Financial Planning and to TV Station Management
• Partner with local News, Engineering and Sales department heads to proactively manage the day-to-day operations and challenges in running local stations
• Liaison with central internal controls to secure compliance
• Work with Local/Corporate Human Resources when needed on HR-related matters
• Work with various station vendors to develop pricing and negotiate contracts

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• College degree required, with an Accounting or Finance major, CPA or MBA preferred
• At least 7 years minimum of relevant experience in roles of increasing responsibility in finance management
• Previous television or industry experience required
• Oracle or SAP accounting system experience is preferred
• Out-of-market and outside normal business hours availability required
• Results-oriented, innovative and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in team environment, multi-task and maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate leadership and management skills

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9ky4-3-135-183-187-42 in your application.