DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

WNYC FM & AM are America’s most listened to public radio stations, heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation’s most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself.

In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues.
WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations’ cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

Reporting to the CFO, the hands-on Director will manage the daily activities of the finance department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Oversee all accounting and financial functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, general ledger, compliance, and internal and external reporting.
· Responsible for budgeting and forecasting process including the preparation and consolidation of 30 departmental budgets in collaboration with internal managers and external production partners.
· Partner with all department heads to provide financial support and direction and to maintain fiscal oversight.
· Work closely with revenue generating departments including Membership, Development, and Underwriting to ensure accuracy of data, target tracking, and variance analysis.
· Create financial reports for senior management team and board committee meetings and analyze financial performance against objectives and budget.
· Manage annual audit and ensure accurate and prompt issuance of financial statements and filing of state and federal tax returns.
· Manage internal audit function to ensure timeliness and completeness of departmental reviews and implementation of best practices and corrective policies and procedures.
· Responsible for regulatory reporting compliance to Federal and State agencies.
· Monitor cash flow and debt covenant compliance.
· Prepare financial models for ad-hoc projects.
· Manage and/or establish relationships with key partners such as audit and tax advisors, software providers, banks, major vendors, etc. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization.
· Establish/expand accounting polices surrounding the build-out and move to new facilities in summer 2007.
· Manage and develop personnel in the finance department. Able to pick up the tasks of direct reports as needed.

Qualifications:

(Required)
* Certified Public Accountant
* Expert in Microsoft Excel
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects at one time
* Minimum 7-10 years public and private accounting experience

(Preferred)

* Big Four background
* Five years non-profit experience
* Proficient in Great Plains modules and FRx report writing software

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online at www.wnyc.org/jobs. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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