Director of Accounting & Finance

Job description

iHeartMedia Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We’re the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do! What We Need: Join RCS Worldwide as a key finance leader driving impact across a global, industry‑leading organization. We’re looking for an experienced accounting and finance professional ready to step into a prominent leadership role within RCS, a worldwide provider of scheduling and broadcast software and media services. As part of iHeartMedia’s Audio & Media Services segment, RCS offers the unique opportunity to influence a dynamic business unit with global reach and strong strategic importance. What You'll Do: The Director will lead a small global finance and accounting team, overseeing the financial management of three domestic business units and more than 20 international entities. This includes delivering timely reporting and analysis to the parent company and ensuring accuracy across all financial outputs. This role includes hands‑on general accounting for domestic operations, including oversight of payment processing, customer invoicing and collections, revenue recognition, fixed assets, journal entries, and intercompany transactions as part of the monthly close and forecasting process. Additional responsibilities include foreign currency accounting, account reconciliations, and customer reporting and analysis. The Director will also drive meaningful process improvements—automating routine accounting tasks, strengthening financial and tax reporting accuracy, analyzing trends, and providing strategic decision support to the business. What You'll Need: 1 5+ years in Accounting/ Finance; preferably within the Media, Software or Digital Services industries. MBA, CPA or similar advanced degree/designation preferred. Previous public accounting experience a plus. Proven track record of successful leadership roles in accounting, financial analysis, and planning in a global environment. Goal-oriented with the ability to balance multiple assignments to achieve objectives. Highly analytical, able to comprehend and synthesize complex business objectives and analyses. Forward thinking, operationally and technically savvy to re-think existing processes driving efficiencies. Experience with accounting operations systems, advanced excel and data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to lead, mentor and engage a successful team and build positive and trusted relationships with finance and business peers. What You'll Bring: Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return Commitment to achieving results and exceeding expectations Ability to manage an operational team and set daily priorities Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning Understanding of the impact of your own decisions and when to seek guidance Business insight and ability to apply knowledge Resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks Desire for continuous improvement not only personally, but for the whole team, across the business Comfort interacting with individuals of all levels Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to set performance expectations and handle sensitive issues Compensation: Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $160,000 - $200,000 Location: White Plains, NY: One North Broadway, 14th Floor, 10601 Position Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Pay Type: Salaried Benefits: iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options Company provided and supplemental life insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid company holidays A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community A 401K plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more! We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.