Executive Director, Finance

Job DescriptionThe Executive Director of Finance will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of financial plans, forecasts, and analytical frameworks across the organization, with a primary focus on Programming and General & Administrative functions. This role will partner closely with VP & SVP of Finance to translate business strategies into actionable financial insights and ensure alignment between operating performance and financial plans.The Executive Director will play a key role in the monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, annual budgeting process, and long-range planning, while maintaining and enhancing financial models that reflect evolving business dynamics. Utilizing performance data and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Executive Director will identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable recommendations, and support decision-making across the organization.The successful candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious individual who can independently build financial models, structure analyses, and synthesize complex data into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.This is a hands-on role requiring the candidate to personally build and maintain financial models, perform detailed variance analysis, develop reporting packages, and support executive-level presentations with limited oversight.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain subscriber and revenue forecasts; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunitiesPerform variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast), and provide actionable insights to support decision-makingConduct financial and strategic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential new business initiativesSupport preparation of Board materials, strategic initiatives, and corporate planning activities (e.g., M&A, external reporting)Provide financial analysis and modeling to support distribution negotiations, including deal valuation, scenario analysis, and contract term evaluationMaintain and update subscriber and revenue models to reflect deal terms, market dynamics, and business performanceAnalyze promotional strategies and offers, evaluating subscriber, revenue, and business impactsSupport distribution operations and compliance activities, including affiliate audits, contract tracking, and resolution of discrepanciesMonitor contractual obligations (e.g., marketing funds), including tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysisSupport international and partner-related forecasting and reporting, including coordination of revenue estimates and model updatesManage and forecast P&Ls for distribution-related activities, including content distribution, and support related audit and accounting processesMonitor industry trends across traditional video, OTT, and emerging distribution platforms, and assess potential impacts to subscriber and revenue performanceOther related duties as neededQualif...