Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world’s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments: Radio and Outdoor. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and building significant positions in the HD arena.
The Business Manager will be responsible for managing the local business office including sales revenue forecasting, payroll submission and accounting for the station(s). This position reports directly to regional financial management regarding financial and operational information. The Business Manager will oversee the Lima and Marion, OH markets.
Required Skills
Coordinate with the regional financial management regarding financial and operational information. Liaise between station and regional/corporate office regarding business issues involving personnel, legal, FCC regulations, etc.
Manage local business office.
Process payroll including new hire paperwork, commission calculations, and talent fee allocation. Responsible for gathering employee personnel records.
Provides revenue and balance sheet information to corporate.
Maintain local trade files per policy.
Manage local accounts receivable process including billing, invoice generation, cash in advance processing, and assist sales with collection issues. Assists customers, approves orders.
Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable, trade). Conducts variance analysis and account analysis to identify discrepancies.
Compile data and prepare a variety of reports. Submit payroll and financial data to corporate offices. Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
May provide special project support.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
Advanced Excel skills highly preferred.
Familiarity with accounting software highly preferred.
Knowledge of FCC rules highly preferred
Skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to work in a matrix organizational structure.
Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skill.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team.
Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment – must escalate appropriate issues to management in a timely fashion.
Must be detailed oriented – with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving. “Following-up until resolved” skills are a must.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Job Location
Lima, Ohio, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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