• Full Time
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KLKN

Standard Media Group,LLC

DESCRIPTION

 

 

BUSINESS MANAGER

 

KLKN-TV is seeking a Business Manager to join our team in Lincoln, NE. The Business Manager will play a key role as a member of station leadership, owning or assisting with station operations pertaining to accounting, financial planning & analysis, and HR, as well as interfacing with our corporate parent, Standard Media Group (SMG).

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

  • Lead month-end close process for the market, performing customary activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accruals and financial reviews
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis of budget versus actual and provide meaningful commentary regarding discrepancies. This includes working with key stakeholders on gathering information needed to prepare commentary
  • Manage Accounts Receivable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes monitoring A/R aging, coordinating invoice adjustments with sales department and processing customer refunds
  • Manage Accounts Payable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes reviewing invoices for coding against budget, monitoring invoice approval workflow and follow-up with vendors as needed

 

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Own monthly and annual financial planning and budgeting processes, in close collaboration with station and SMG leadership
  • Support General Manager and Department Heads with scheduled/ad-hoc reporting and analysis

 

Human Resources

  • Process payroll weekly including management of timecards for hourly employees and employee expense reporting
  • Calculates commissions for commission-based employees
  • Maintain compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity program requirements (e.g. post positions, maintain EEO files)
  • Assist employees with payroll and HR inquiries/tasks, in collaboration with SMG Corporate HR
  • Maintains station personnel files, status change forms and other documentation, as needed, related to personnel matters
  • Assist station leadership in the talent acquisition process as required; coordinate orientation for new hires

 

Other

  • Monitor supply needs for station and manage ordering process with station personnel
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
  • 3-5 years of experience in a corporate or startup accounting role; media experience preferred but not required
  • Analytical problem solver with strong attention to detail, advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in Office 365
  • Displays a consistently positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
  • Exhibits maturity and integrity, with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

 

Compensation: 

  • Competitive salary plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off, plus exceptional growth opportunities. 

 

 

 

Location:

KLKN-TV

3240 S 10th Street

Lincoln, NE 68502

 

Reports to:

General Manager, KLKN-TV 


JOB EXPERIENCE

 

 

BUSINESS MANAGER

 

KLKN-TV is seeking a Business Manager to join our team in Lincoln, NE. The Business Manager will play a key role as a member of station leadership, owning or assisting with station operations pertaining to accounting, financial planning & analysis, and HR, as well as interfacing with our corporate parent, Standard Media Group (SMG).

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

  • Lead month-end close process for the market, performing customary activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accruals and financial reviews
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis of budget versus actual and provide meaningful commentary regarding discrepancies. This includes working with key stakeholders on gathering information needed to prepare commentary
  • Manage Accounts Receivable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes monitoring A/R aging, coordinating invoice adjustments with sales department and processing customer refunds
  • Manage Accounts Payable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes reviewing invoices for coding against budget, monitoring invoice approval workflow and follow-up with vendors as needed

 

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Own monthly and annual financial planning and budgeting processes, in close collaboration with station and SMG leadership
  • Support General Manager and Department Heads with scheduled/ad-hoc reporting and analysis

 

Human Resources

  • Process payroll weekly including management of timecards for hourly employees and employee expense reporting
  • Calculates commissions for commission-based employees
  • Maintain compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity program requirements (e.g. post positions, maintain EEO files)
  • Assist employees with payroll and HR inquiries/tasks, in collaboration with SMG Corporate HR
  • Maintains station personnel files, status change forms and other documentation, as needed, related to personnel matters
  • Assist station leadership in the talent acquisition process as required; coordinate orientation for new hires

 

Other

  • Monitor supply needs for station and manage ordering process with station personnel
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
  • 3-5 years of experience in a corporate or startup accounting role; media experience preferred but not required
  • Analytical problem solver with strong attention to detail, advanced MS Excel skills  and proficiency in Office 365
  • Displays a consistently positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
  • Exhibits maturity and integrity, with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

 

Compensation: 

  • Competitive salary plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off, plus exceptional growth opportunities. 

 

 

 

Location:

KLKN-TV

3240 S 10th Street

Lincoln, NE 68502

 

Reports to:

General Manager, KLKN-TV 


REQUIREMENTS

See Job description.


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