Director of Finance, Accounting

Nexstar Network

. Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes to drive strategic decision-making .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis while effectively communicating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences. Proven ability to lead finance teams, drive strategic decision-making, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.

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Financial ModelingForecastingScenario AnalysisPeople ManagementBI Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingData AnalysisPricing ModelingContribution Margin AnalysisReporting AccuracyTrend AnalysisReforecastingOperational Data ManagementKPI Alignment

Soft Skills

CollaborativeResults-OrientedAnalytical JudgmentCommunication SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesMembership-Based ModelSubscription Business Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlashTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes to drive strategic decision-making
Lead and supervise the Controller, who leads and supervises the accounting team
Ensure accurate data, consistent reporting, and clear financial insights through dashboards and executive reporting
Partner cross-functionally on pricing, compensation, and special projects
Own periodic reforecasting and projection models, incorporating trend analysis and approved assumptions
Support the annual budgeting process, including structure, consolidation, and reporting, with focus on evolving programs such as RGP
Maintain forecast models and reconcile outputs to actual results with Accounting
Own and maintain pricing, contribution margin, and compensation models
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support leadership decisions
Support completion and refinement of the financial and operational data layer
Validate data flows, reconcile sources, and help ensure reporting accuracy
Create and maintain standardized internal reporting views, dashboards, and flash reports
Drive completion of finance initiatives and coordinate with Accounting and Operations
Maintain documentation, assumptions, and version control for key models and reports
Lead cross-functional initiatives aligning projects, incentives, and KPIs
Stabilize capacity planning and workload management
Lead change during periods of transition
Lead the Finance & Accounting team through regular 1:1s and leader development
Coach and develop the team while holding them accountable for performance, quality, and team health

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
At least 2–3 years in a people management role
Strong fluency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Comfort with large data sets and BI/reporting tools
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences, including executives and board members
Highly collaborative with a track record of partnering cross-functionally across an organization
Results-oriented with strong analytical judgment and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau and/or ERP systems preferred
Prior experience in a professional services, membership-based, or subscription business model preferred
Familiarity with pricing and compensation modeling preferred
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent experience
Advanced degree preferred
Must be able to conduct presentations and speaking
Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Employment contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary with performance bonus potential
100% paid health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and disability coverage
401(k) safe harbor plan with a 3% company contribution
Generous PTO plan
Home service reimbursement
Gym membership and cell phone reimbursement
Paid community service day
Work from home flexibility
In-person collaboration
Travel for company meetings as needed