Director of Finance Controller
Director of Finance Controller
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$ 155000 - 175000
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Title: Director of Finance & Controller Hearst Newspapers
Location: New York City NY this is a hybrid role
Shape the Future of Media Finance
Hearst Newspapers is seeking a dynamic strategic and handson financial leader to join our team as Director of Finance & Controller. This role offers the opportunity to drive financial excellence for one of the nations most respected media organizations overseeing accounting operations budgeting and financial controls for our 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers including the Houston Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle and San Antonio ExpressNews.
If youre a seasoned financial professional with a passion for process improvement leadership and media finance this is your chance to make an impact in an evolving digital and print landscape.
What Youll Do
- Lead and optimize accounting operations overseeing Billing A/R Collections Cash GL and Payroll.
- Manage centralized accounting teams for GL Cash Application and Collections.
- Ensure financial integrity overseeing internal controls audits and compliance.
- Enhance accounting processes and provide technical accounting guidance (e.g. leases revenue recognition).
- Oversee state and local reporting and tax compliance including sales tax.
- Drive the monthly financial close process to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Lead capital expenditure budgeting and reporting.
- Partner with Shared Services and Business Units across the U.S. to enhance financial collaboration.
- Own budgeting forecasting and expense reporting for central newspaper operations.
What You Bring
- 10 years of financial management and accounting experience.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Experience in digital media publishing or related industries preferred.
- Proven ability to lead remote teams and collaborate across multiple business units.
- Passion for streamlining processes and driving financial efficiencies.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and technical skills to foster crossfunctional relationships.
Why Join Us
- Be part of an innovative media company with a strong commitment to digital transformation.
- Work with toptier newspapers and media brands across the country.
- Lead strategic financial initiatives that directly impact our business.
- Collaborate with industry leaders in a fastpaced and evolving environment.
- Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at
Our Benefits:At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development but we also believe in promoting each individuals physical financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industryleading benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families with paid leave for new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- LGBTQ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individuals unique needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets too helping you keep them happy and healthy.
- And more clickhere for additional benefits and details.
If youre ready to take on a highimpact leadership role in media finance wed love to hear from you! Apply today and help shape the financial future of Hearst Newspapers.
In accordance with applicable law Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York. The reasonable estimate if hired in New York is $155000 $175000 bonus. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidates starting salary will be based on a number of permissible nondiscriminatory factors including but not limited to skills and experience training certifications and education.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union several top digitalonly news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell storiesgrowing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platformsto support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
