Director of Financial Planning and Analysis -ONLINE MEDIA

CITY/STATE: San Francisco, CA 94105POSITION TYPE: Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY: Accounting/Finance/InsuranceEDUCATION LEVEL: Master's DegreeSALARY: 120,000.00 - 145,000.00 USD /year Director of Financial Planning and Analysis -ONLINE MEDIA     Director of Financial Planning and Analysis-Work closely with the Marketing areas we are seeking a experienced candidate that has worked closely with the Online Media Marketing arena....   PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:   1. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and performance evaluations. 2. Establishes and communicates for the marketing department, finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in conjunction with established organizational policies, guidelines and standards. Modifies and improves processes and procedures to maximize regional workflow efficiency and effectiveness as necessary.   3. Creates and/or oversees accounting duties for the marketing department, including monthly accruals and other responsibilities as assigned. 4. Creates and/or oversees the development of operating budgets and periodic forecasts (and revisions thereto) for the marketing department, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and operational goals. 5. Provides financial analysis and reporting on monthly results including Budget Variance explanations to corporate as required, key performance indicators, internal management metrics, strategic initiatives and other operational requests as needed. 6. Oversees and directs the marketing department's financial analysis activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, analyzing the lifetime value of different types of student, return on investment for specific media campaigns, and determining transfer pricing for advertising costs. In addition potentially oversees development of models and forecasting tools to project performance of different media and marketing strategies to achieve business goals. Evaluates media partnerships and marketing relationships with outside vendors to provide financial framework for deal discussions and economic frameworks. Works with individual managers to develop their financial analysis tools for measuring their business and spending decisions.  7. Under the direction of the marketing leadership develops and implements tactical plans that ensure the achievement of financial goals and forecasts.   8. Works with the corporate development team to develop 5 year projections for the company’s marketing and advertising businesses. 9. Gathers information from financial systems to analyze, prepare and present financial and business analysis to senior regional and corporate management as needed. 10. Supervises an analyst who is responsible for financial analysis supporting media spend decisions. 11. Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. 12. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.              REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: A thorough knowledge of business, finance and accounting as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.  Master’s degree preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning and financial analysis, accounting or a related field. Four years progressively responsible management experience.  Minimum of three years of experience in a marketing company or marketing related position.  Working knowledge of personal and financial software packages in order to perform the functions listed above. Ability to communicate complex and technical information to persons with non-finance related backgrounds. Must be able to effectively present financial reports and recommendations to executive management and other external parties.     About Ledgent Search Group Ledgent Search Group specializes in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit professionals with top companies in every industry nationwide. Our dedicated executive recruitment team networks nationally with Accounting & Finance's best & brightest. Established in 1994, Ledgent Search Group has a rapidly expanding office network to meet the growing demands of our clients and candidates. Consisting of friendly professionals who take the time to get to know you, we are expert at matching the right career opportunity with your unique personality, skills, and expectations. Apply now to be considered for this position and to make an appointment today or visit our Website www.ledgent.com for other available positions.   COMPANY NAME: Confidential Send this Job to a Friend