Sr. Finance Manager, Domestic Compensation Finance

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Pay Rate: $77.33 - $77.33/HR

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Clientis a leading global media, streaming, and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide through its portfolio of iconic brands, studios, networks, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary: The Sr. Manager of Domestic Compensation Finance within the Cable Networks Finance team will manage headcount and compensation planning for Domestic Cable Networks operations. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring close collaboration across the organization, including executives from Human Resources (HR), Operating Groups, and Finance. The candidate must serve as a finance domain expert on compensation expense, providing leadership in compensation planning, reporting, analysis, and metrics. This role has financial oversight of a major component of Client’s annual operating expenses. This position reports to the Vice President of Cable Networks FP&A.

Principal Responsibilities: Provide financial oversight of headcount and compensation for domestic operations supporting more than 1,000 staff employees. Review commission payouts on a monthly basis. Leverage financial systems to forecast and report compensation expenses and headcount for:

• Monthly closes.
• Quarterly closes.
• Periodic forecasts.
• Annual budgeting processes.
• Long-range planning activities.
• Provide leadership with information and insights to better plan and manage workforce costs.
• Partner with Human Resources to align headcount reporting and related expenses with organizational changes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with:
• HR Operations.
• Compensation & Benefits teams.
• HR Systems teams.
• HR Generalists.
• Finance track leads by groups and departments.
• Operating groups.
• Represent the Finance organization on initiatives impacting headcount planning, compensation reporting, analytics, and workforce forecasting.

Skills and Capabilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to communicate effectively across departments and organizational levels. Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Strong collaboration and business partnership skills.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.6–8+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting, and accounting-related experience. Media industry experience preferred. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across various departments. Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities. Self-motivated and proactive approach to work. Strong decision-making abilities. Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity. Ability to build strong working relationships and function both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications: Experience with Oracle Fusion. Experience with Longview. Experience with SAP.Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, concepts, and processes. Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. Ability to build credibility as a trusted business partner. Demonstrated ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities. Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results. Collaborative team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence. TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.