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Hearst

Global media and information services conglomerate

Vice President of Accounting and Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreensboro, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior financial leadership role with responsibility for enterprise-wide financial management.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • The role requires the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights through written and verbal communication.
  • The role requires analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • The role requires integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • The role requires a process-oriented mindset focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the CEO and executive team to support short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance activities.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and analyses to support business planning, investment decisions, and performance management.
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reporting.
  • Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives, operational changes, and growth opportunities.
  • Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership, the Board, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital, capital expenditures, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability.
  • Oversee audits, tax filings, insurance programs, and risk management activities.
  • Develop and monitor key financial metrics and key performance indicators, providing regular reporting and insights to management.
  • Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Product, Human Resources, and IT to support organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and development for the Finance and Accounting teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree (MBA) is preferred.
  • CPA, CMA, or a similar professional certification is preferred.

About the Company

Hearst

Global media and information services conglomerate

Hearst is a global, diversified media, information, and services group with magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, and business information brands. It earns revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and the sale of information services across its media brands, including Fitch Ratings. Its products span consumer magazines (Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Men's Health), TV and radio broadcasting, and data services for automotive, medical, and financial industries. Its goal is to be a leading worldwide provider of trusted media content and data-driven information services for individuals and large businesses.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1887

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