Finance Specialist

About this role

iHeartMedia Markets                                                                               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: Your primary focus will be to leverage data and analytics to help drive the financial success of the assigned market. This will include a wide variety of duties from routine sales reporting/analysis, payroll review, and ad hoc requests, to forecasting and partnering with our Sales and Programming team to drive the business forward. Our optimal candidate is a self-starter, curious, detail-orientated, eager to learn, and a strategic thinker.

If you love to solve puzzles, work cross-functionally and independently we have a great opportunity for you!                                                                               What You'll Do: • Ensure proper control, recording, and classification of financial transactions.

• Utilize systems and tools for data entry, report generation, research, and inquiry responses.

• Review or process transactions and assist with financial reporting as needed.

• Analyze trends, research issues, and respond to inquiries from Sales, Programming, and leadership.

• Perform ad hoc research as necessary and prepare comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations for leadership.

• Maintain established service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external clients, ensuring high‑quality customer service.

• Prepare and review journal entries, schedules, filings, and reports, including sales and purchase transactions.

• Assist with reconciling balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow discrepancies.

• Support period‑end consolidations and financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

• Protect confidential information to safeguard the organization’s reputation.

• Coordinate scheduling, management report requests, and other data requests for internal and external reporting.

• Provide accounting documentation to support company audits.

• Monitor and improve business processes and controls for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contribute to the development of best practices for the company.

                                                                              What You'll Need: • Strong analysis, problem‑solving, and research skills; able to gather, assess, and interpret information while understanding the financial impacts of business decisions.

• Good judgment and decision‑making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, and deal with ambiguity.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present complex data in a simple, understandable manner.

• Effective communication with employees at all levels and with clients.

• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on optimal work standards.

• Ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks in a team‑oriented environment.

• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems and applications.

• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly; experience with Workday, Cognos, TM1, Salesforce, and SharePoint preferred.

• Minimum 2–3 years of related experience

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