Director, Finance - Technology & Engineering

The Director serves a key role on the Versant Production & Distribution Finance team, reporting to the Director, Production & Distribution Finance and serving as an operational finance support partner to the "Technology & Engineering" team. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the Versant leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the operations of a recently formed media company. The Production & Distribution Finance team is responsible for providing the full suite of operational finance support to the President of Operations & Technology. This team supports strategic decisions on the set‑up of the Versant Operations & Technology function, provides ongoing financial support on day‑to‑day operations, and guides long‑term initiatives. The Director of Technology & Engineering Finance will specifically support Operations Leaders, including the SVP of Technology & Engineering and a team of 600+ Full Time Employees. Technology & Engineering Operations manage expenses and capital projects in excess of $150M. Responsibilities Supporting the President of Operations & Technology and Operations Leadership team in making strategic decisions related to setting‑up new technical and operational solutions for Versant Providing ongoing operational finance support for the Technology & Engineering team, including enabling Company‑wide Technology support/solutions, Engineering infrastructure, Satellite Operations, managing key vendor relationships, and providing financial support across Versant Operations Managing tracking of Technology & Engineering operating expenses and allocating capital spend in collaboration with Operations & Technology Finance/Ops teams and Versant Corporate FP&A team Partnering with Versant Corporate FP&A team with key inputs for ongoing forecasting, including budgets/long‑range plans, in‑year pacing and ad‑hoc financial analysis on Operations & Technology organization and specifically for Technology & Engineering Operations Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance Solid project management skills Proven execution focus with the ability to multi‑task and support wide‑ranging business initiatives Desired Characteristics Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment Hybrid This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. Benefits This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by Versant by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary Range $135,000 - $160,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr