Director, Finance, News Direct to Consumer

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

• This key role will be responsible for leading the finance support for the MS NOW & CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses. This role will partner with senior leaders to execute the day-to-day priorities, lead various special projects, and be a thought partner for these high profile businesses. This role will report to the SVP, News Finance and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work closely with the leaders and operational teams of the MS NOW and CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses
• Provide analytical support to evaluate business decisions
• Engaged thought partner to help drive growth
• Key contributor to operational forecasting & analysis, monthly & quarterly close process, and day to day financials
• Lead monthly reporting & detailed cost trackers; own relationship with budget owners as their main point of contact
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and cross-functional teams like Ad Sales and digital research teams to understand traffic/revenue trending and impact on financials; and operations and strategy teams on investment modeling and execution
• Develop strong relationship with HR so able to partner on team structure
• Prepare MS Now Events P&L for month/quarter/year ends as well as estimate/budget process, perform financial variance analysis
• Manage one analyst to support business as needed
• Provide ad-hoc analysis

• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting or related field with a focus on digital or streaming media finance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant experience

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience leading a team of finance professionals
• Solid financial modeling skills
• Solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand and influence across various levels within the organization
• Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels
• Analytical mindset, curiosity and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making

• Hybrid:
  This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary Range - $125,000- $170,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal…