Director, Finance

This is a Full Time Job

Summary of Position

We are looking for a Director of Finance to join the Starz FP&A team in the Greenwood Village office in Colorado.In this role, you will lead a team responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process for key cost centers of the business, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting, internal reporting to the executive leadership team and the administration of our finance database tools. The position allows for high visibility across the company, working with executive leadership in multiple areas of the business in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated background in managing teams, developing new business processes, present well to executive leadership and have strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned business units
• Forecast cash flow and balance sheet activity
• Prepare and review executive leadership reporting decks and presentations
• Finance database administration (Adaptive/Workday and SAP/BPC)
• Reviews monthly & quarterly variance and trend analysis
• Responsible for special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
• Manages the development of key performance financial and operational metrics
• Creates a team environment and provides coaching and mentoring to team members
• Backup for treasury processes as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead others, promote a team environment, coach and mentor
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel financial modeling
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong ability to develop effective policies, procedures and business practices
• Proficient knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management
• Knowledge of GAAP

Nice to Haves
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry strongly preferred
• Experience with Workday/Adaptive insights and/or SAP/BPC a plus
• Prior experience with treasury preferred

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a “best of global SVOD” content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

Our Benefits
• Full Coverage Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$125,000 - $150,000