Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Corporate Controller to lead our Corporate Finance and Accounting function. This role is responsible for enhancing financial integrity, delivering scalable infrastructure to support long-term growth, and ensuring the accuracy and consolidation of financials across our organization. In addition to managing the Corporate function, the Controller will oversee the consolidation of financials for six additional portfolio companies and support financial transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thought leadership, challenge conventional thinking, and foster an ownership mentality that sets the standard for accountability and continuous improvement within Finance and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a senior advisor to VP Finance, enabling greater focus on strategic initiatives by taking ownership of operational finance oversight.
• Contribute to the FINOPS transformation, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Challenge conventional thinking to drive innovation, efficiency, and value in financial processes and systems.
• Models an ownership mentality that sets the accountability and optimization standard for F&A.
• Participate in and support projects to enhance financial performance and organizational stability & efficiency.
• Partner with BU and corporate finance leaders to align on process standards, internal controls, and recurring timelines for key deliverables.

Corporate Finance Oversight

• Lead the day-to-day management of Corporate Finance functions, alleviating the need for executive involvement in operational meetings and decisions.
• Responsible for timely delivery of an established set of corporate-level financial reports to the C-Suite of the company.
• Responsible for development of annual and five-year corporate forecasts, including monthly and quarterly variance analysis of budget to actuals, and preparation of associated forecast revisions.
• Manage and coordinate the consolidated audit process, serving as liaison with external auditors and facilitating engagement with internal stakeholders. Also, oversee 401K audit and smaller BU specific audits (ATP, City of Durham, MLB).
• Oversee two direct and one indirect Finance and Accounting (F&A) reports, providing leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to the team.

ERP Systems Leadership (Oracle)

• Serve as deputy to VP Finance on Oracle Fusion ERP optimization projects.
• Champion system enhancements, integrations, and automation to ensure scalable and streamlined operations.
• Identify and deploy tools and technologies that improve financial and operational efficiency.
• Galvanize internal teams and external partners around key initiatives, ensuring progress is made toward our financial optimization and stability roadmap.
• Communicate clearly and regularly on progress, roadblocks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders.

Change Management

• Provide training and ongoing support to finance teams to facilitate adoption of new processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and 3rd party consultants to drive process improvements, system implementations, and automation efforts (FINOPS).
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with change, proactively addressing resistance and ensuring business continuity.
• Oversee FINOPS communication strategies ensuring stakeholders stay informed regarding changes, benefits and impacts on day to day operations as result of FINOPS transformation efforts.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee and execute corporate financial operations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and banking requirements for consolidated company-wide financial statements across all business units.
• Accountable for quarterly tax provision processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Accountable for passive investment accounting, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting.
• Oversee “Other Reporting” responsibilities, including treasury reporting, debt covenant compliance, and other ad hoc reporting s required.
• Participate in other ad hoc projects/analysis (e.g. development of captive insurance strategies, expense management).

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.
• 5+ years of Controller experience in middle-market private equity-backed company or public company.
• Proven experience leading ERP system transformations or optimizations (Oracle ERP Cloud experience highly preferred).
• Proven ability to evaluate, streamline, and implement financial systems and processes to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing senior leaders with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, project management, change management and organizational skills.
• Track record of driving complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong grasp of corporate finance operations, planning, internal controls, and strategic alignment.
• Forward-thinking and results-oriented with a strong bias for action and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Capacity to perform work that is primarily sedentary for extended periods of time (e.g., at a desk or in meetings).
• Manual dexterity and frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity and the ability to read reports, spreadsheets, emails, and other written materials on screen or paper.
• Hearing and speech that is sufficient to communicate clearly and professionally with team members both in person and via phone or video calls.
• Cognitive functions include a high level of concentration and attention to detail as required for accurate financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. Critical thinking and decision-making abilities as necessary for solving complex financial problems and guiding strategic direction. The capacity to maintain confidentiality and integrity for handling sensitive financial data responsibly.

Work Conditions:

The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This is an in-person, onsite position working from our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Limited local travel may be required, such as traveling to other CBC locations as necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits package including:
  1. Comprehensive health insurance plan options
  2. Vision and Dental Insurance
  3. Company sponsored life insurance
  4. Numerous voluntary benefit options – legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and auto and more!
  5. 401K with company match
  6. Generous paid time off
  7. 9 paid company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
• Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization.
• Opportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more.

Pre-Employment Information:

• A pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. However, completing the WOTC questionnaire is completely voluntary. Your decision will have absolutely no impact on your hiring chances, and your application WILL be accepted regardless of whether you choose to provide this information or not.

EEO Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CBC Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.