Finance Manager at HEARST BUSINESS MEDIA CORP in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Description:

Position Overview:

Black Book seeks an ambitious, experienced individual for the newly created Financial Manager position. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in a senior finance role. As a strong communicator and skilled Finance Manager, your mission will be to streamline budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting processes. You will also manage a finance team of four, overseeing accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable. Responsibilities include managing the month-end close, corporate sales reporting, and generating detailed sales and financial status reports to improve efficiency and support revenue, income, and margin growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close for the Canadian business unit, reviewing Balance Sheet, P&L, accruals, banking info, budget, monthly forecasting, and five-year plan.


• Produce monthly variance reports.


• Oversee the collections group, including account assignment and reporting, handling even the most delinquent accounts.


• Work with your team on cash application, process streamlining, and enhancing receipt matching with the Oracle team.


• Generate financial and sales reports on an ad hoc basis for senior management; proficiency in Oracle and report writing is essential.


• Develop financial dashboards for senior management, providing a comprehensive overview of company financial metrics.


• Supervise accounts payable activities, ensuring timely invoice processing and payments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Proven experience in finance management


• Oracle ERP knowledge


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations


• Proficiency in financial software and tools


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and leadership abilities


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent certification


• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting software (PowerBI)


• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting


• Background in managing accounts payable, cash application functions