Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance (New York)

Job Title: Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: Mon - Fri (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM)

Pay Rate: $77.33 - $77.33/HR

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.Clientis a leading global media, streaming, and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide through its portfolio of iconic brands, studios, networks, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary

• The Sr. Manager of Domestic Compensation Finance within the Cable Networks Finance team will manage headcount and compensation planning for Domestic Cable Networks operations.
• This is a highly visible leadership role requiring close collaboration across the organization, including executives from Human Resources (HR), Operating Groups, and Finance.
• The candidate must serve as a finance domain expert on compensation expense, providing leadership in compensation planning, reporting, analysis, and metrics.
• This role has financial oversight of a major component of Client’s annual operating expenses.
• This position reports to the Vice President of Cable Networks FP&A.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight of headcount and compensation for domestic operations supporting more than 1,000 staff employees.
• Review commission payouts on a monthly basis.
• Leverage financial systems to forecast and report compensation expenses and headcount for:
• Monthly closes.
• Quarterly closes.
• Periodic forecasts.
• Annual budgeting processes.
• Long-range planning activities.
• Provide leadership with information and insights to better plan and manage workforce costs.
• Partner with Human Resources to align headcount reporting and related expenses with organizational changes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with:
• HR Operations.
• Compensation & Benefits teams.
• HR Systems teams.
• HR Generalists.
• Finance track leads by groups and departments.
• Operating groups.
• Represent the Finance organization on initiatives impacting headcount planning, compensation reporting, analytics, and workforce forecasting.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong collaboration and business partnership skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 6–8+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting, and accounting-related experience.
• Media industry experience preferred.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across various departments.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and function both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion.
• Experience with Longview.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, concepts, and processes.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Ability to build credibility as a trusted business partner.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.