Business Manager

Business Manager

KCRA 3/My58, the Hearst-owned NBC/Independent duopoly in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a Business Manager. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on both numbers and people. The position blends finance/accounting responsibilities with human resources management, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.

You will support our employees and manage core HR activities, while also partnering with our regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts and annual budget processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments. In-person attendance is required. You will report to the President and General Manager.

General Business Functions

• Interpret and communicate financial results
• Provide an analytical analysis with suggestions for a stronger financial performance.
• Provide tools and communication that assist Department Heads with expense management.
• Serve as liaison between the station and regional accounting team on reporting
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting of revenues and operating expenses

Payroll

• Support bi-weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation through ADP
• Prepare monthly payroll reports from ADP

Human Resources

• Manage employee relations and provide HR support across the organization
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer leave and workers' compensation programs
• Support employee benefits administration
• Manage employee data through Oracle HCM
• Oversee performance management processes
• Support labor relations under union collective bargaining agreements
• Accounts Payable & Expenses
• Process and approve invoices
• Review and approve purchasing card, travel, and entertainment expenses
• Maintain local operating contracts
• Oversee real estate and sales/use tax reporting
• Asset Management
• Manage fleet operations
• Track, tag, and dispose of fixed assets
• Oversee periodic physical inventory

Qualifications

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
• Payroll experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with accounting and HR software applications such as Oracle (HCM & EPBCS), Wide Orbit, and ADP
• Related experience, education, training, or military experience will be considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $130,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2027654
• Job Category Finance and Accounting
• Posting Date 10/13/2026, 06:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US