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Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company with television broadcasting, television network and digital media assets operating in the United States. We own, operate and provide sales and other services to 201 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The stations are affiliates of CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. Nexstar also owns a 79.7% ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC, the fifth largest major broadcast network in the U.S. (The CW); NewsNation, a national cable news network, two digital multicast networks, Antenna TV and REWIND TV; multicast network services provided to third parties, and a 31.3% ownership stake in Television Food Network (“TV Food Network”). Our digital assets include 125 local websites and 229 mobile applications across local stations, NewsNation and The Hill. The portfolio also includes 72 connected television applications and three free ad-supported television channels from The CW and The Hill. Nexstar’s platforms deliver exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

The Regional Business Manager oversees and manages financial and accounting responsibilities for five to seven television stations / markets within a specified region.

• Provide business planning and analysis to various groups within the organization (Finance, Corporate Accounting, Market General Manager and Regional Vice President)
• Key player in the preparation of annual TV Market budgets in conjunction with General Manager and Regional Vice President
• Prepare monthly financial analysis for 5 to 7 assigned markets
• Work closely with General Managers and Department Heads to capture and translate business activity for monthly and quarterly reporting periods
• Monthly accounting close responsibilities including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review and approve TV market invoices for assigned markets
• Communicate and translate key business information between local TV Market, the Shared Service Business Hub and the Corporate accounting office
• Oversee the monthly commission approval process for assigned markets
• Oversee the monthly AR collection monitoring for assigned markets
• Preparation of quarterly SOX compliance package to support SEC filings
• Analyze and explain monthly budget variances
• Maintain Trade Agreements and operating contracts executed during the quarter for assigned markets
• Enforce internal control and other corporate accounting policies and procedures at assigned markets
• Undertake special projects as directed by Director of Regional Business Managers, Regional Vice Presidents or SVP Controller.

Education / Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five (5) years of recent accounting experience. CPA and / or MBA a plus.

Training / Equipment : Must have an understanding and familiarity with financial reporting, analysis, accounting, sales, traffic and payroll systems. Strong MS Office skills are required.

Requirements & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five (5) years of recent accounting experience. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills Must be well organized, confident, flexible, multi-tasker, and be able to work independently. Must be a strong team player and exhibit great collaboration skills Builds rapport and effective relations and uses diplomacy and tact

This position is available to work at any Nexstar location.

Salary range is $80, 000-$86,000.