The audio industry is on fire - from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio - and it's never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country's largest and most sophisticated audio companies! CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 401 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com. CUMULUS MEDIA | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate, fully remote opening for an experienced Regional Finance Director to lead a team of finance professionals supporting a region of local radio markets. This role will spearhead various finance functions for a region of local broadcasting markets including forecasting, budgeting, financial statement analysis and regional collection efforts. Additionally, the role will be responsible for suggesting and implementing policies and procedures to optimize efficiency. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance and works closely with the CAO and other finance, accounting, and company leadership to provide key support to the local Radio Station Management teams. Key Responsibilities: * Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts for the region's local radio markets - including annual budgets and bi-weekly forecasting. * Provide the Radio Station Management team with information that enhances their understanding of financial results (including analysis of variances); identify and research trends in financial statements and recommend solutions to address any problem areas. * Support the Radio Station Management team while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. * Evaluate current processes and suggest, implement, and refine policies and procedures to optimize efficiencies related to finance activities. * Manage, train, and develop two Regional Finance Managers - ensure the team is informed, supported, and has all resources necessary to perform their duties exceptionally. * Oversee regional radio market collection efforts; monitor aged receivables and unapplied credits. * Calculate monthly regional sales commissions and submit commission and bonus payments to Corporate Payroll. Reconcile market gross wages to ensure accuracy. * Ensure certain accrual accounts are appropriately stated and assist the GL Team with associated balance sheet account reconciliations. * Approve invoices and recurring payments (along with GL coding) for the region. * Monitor and administer monthly trade accounting functions. * Review and submit internal and external audit requests. * Partner with IT to assist with financial system implementations and upgrades. * Other duties and special projects as assigned. Job Requirements: Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred. * 7+ years of experience required. * Strong understanding of US GAAP * Process-oriented, with strong analytical skills * Superior written and oral communication skills * Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and levels; honesty, integrity, and collaborative attitude are critical. * Flexible, adaptable, and able to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment. * Strong computer skills and working knowledge of business systems such as Microsoft Office, WideOrbit Traffic & Billing System, Workday, Adaptive Planning/Great Plains What we offer: * Competitive compensation * Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions * Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage * 401K with company match * Paid Vacation & Holidays * Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program For immediate consideration, please visit https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/ For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/ CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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