A Business Manager in broadcasting is responsible for all financial transactions.

Listed below are the duties, skills and experience that may be required (but not limited to) for a Business Manager:

Duties

• Provide financial support for VP/GM of television or radio station(s)
• Analyze financial results and prepare reporting procedures on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Manage and develop all budget and cost containment procedures
• Beyond the responsibility of managing financial data, a successful Business Manager will be expected to analyze and present a variety of financial scenarios
• Review monthly financial close and prepare adjusting entries
• Preparation of payroll, commissions and other financial reporting as required
• Constant evaluation of expense controls and procedures
• Work on special projects and acquisitions as needed

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quick Books or other accounting software and database management software
• Demonstrated history of preparing and presenting financial statements
• Familiar with FCC compliances
• Ability to work under deadlines

Experience

• 3-5 years experience accounting or financial background
• Radio and/or media experienced preferred but not required

Education

• Accounting, Finance or Business degree