Finance Manager

At Crooked, we believe the answer to a rising authoritarian movement is a democratic movement powerful enough to fight it and (fingers crossed) defeat it. That means using all the tools at our disposal as a media company to help build a massive, diverse coalition united behind a core set of democratic values: freedom, equality, compassion, and the rule of law. Job Summary: Crooked hiring a Finance Manager in the Finance department reporting to the VP, Finance . This position will play a key role in the ongoing reporting, budgeting and analysis that helps to guide senior leadership. This position provides critical analysis and support with key responsibilities involving financial modeling for budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects, as well as interfacing with various parts of the business as the primary finance partner for monthly reporting. Candidates should have a working understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and a positive attitude & willingness to learn. This role is based out of our Los Angeles and follows a hybrid schedule based on the job’s needs. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. How You’ll Spend Your Time : FP&A/Deal Analysis Maintain, review and present financial models that enable deeper financial analyses to influence executive decision making & financial planning. Partner with department heads to actively manage budgets Participate in greenlight process by modeling estimated gross profit for new projects based on input from various departments Work closely with production & content teams to stay apprised of upcoming releases, track actual vs budget spending on podcasts & shows, and update management on any significant variances from budget Recommend and implement process improvements and automation for budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting Support the CFO and Senior Director of Finance in various projects & initiatives Financial Close Assist with & lead the preparation of various month end close entries, including revenue share statements, project cost allocations, production cost amortization and quarterly commissions Prepare and review monthly financial reporting deliverables, including financial statement package and variance analysis against latest budget and reforecast Analyze and report Departmental results, including actual vs budget variances Assist with requests related to the annual financial statement audit and tax preparation requests as needed Monitor and enforce adherence to financial policies and ethical standards What You’ll Bring To The Table : 7+ years of experience with budgeting & reporting, financial modeling, and decision analytics (e.g. FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking) Strong financial acumen and data analysis Comfort with an ever-changing environment and ability to quickly adapt on the fly Exceptional relationship-building and cross-cultural communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to evaluate competing priorities Advanced Excel skills (e.g. indexing-type lookups, pivot & other data tables, etc.) Strong work ethic and time management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills High attention to detail and accuracy Some familiarity with machine learning, automation, SQL, APIs, and integrations a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA a plus Entertainment experience a plus NetSuite experience a plus Pay and Perks: At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including: Paid healthcare 401k match Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves 20 weeks of paid parental leave Commuter reimbursement or paid parking Communications stipends Professional development opportunities Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $135,000-$145,000. About Us We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company. We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you’ll fit right in. That’s it. End of mission.

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