Role              Director, Finance and Business Analytics
Reports To    CEO
Location        GUELPH, Ontario
 

About Concourse Media

 
Concourse Media is one of North America’s fastest growing online desktop and mobile publishing companies. The company attracts over 30 million unique readers every month through its portfolio of web properties in Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel and Sports. Concourse Media is located in downtown Guelph, Ontario just 45 minutes west of Toronto. 
 

Summary Of Duties

 
The Director, Finance and Business Analytics holds a key leadership position at Concourse Media.  Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance and Business Analytics has primary accountability for the Finance function as well as providing strategic insight into current and potential future business strategies. As a member of the leadership team, the Director, Finance and Business Analytics will contribute to the strategic direction and growth of Concourse Media and may assume operational oversight for various functions in the future as assigned. 
 

Core Duties*

FINANCE                                          

• Develop and execute financial strategies, controls, policies and procedures to achieve business objectives
  • Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance through strong financial analysis and sound business judgment.
  • Develop and implement appropriate financial and management information systems, reports, internal controls to safeguard Concourse Media’s assets and guide business decisions to mitigate risk.
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans consistent with the long term growth strategy of the business

• Ensure Concourse Media remains current and in compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements
  • Oversee the accurate compilation of all required Financial Statements and reports, including monthly and year-end statements, tax returns and government remittances in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards
• Serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource to the leadership team on all financial matters
• Assist with the financial evaluation of new business initiatives as required

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

• Analyze the actual and projected business outcomes from key business strategies, including:

• Evaluate the profit realized from various business models (traffic acquisition and ad placement decisions) by vertical, by channel and by ad location.
• Assess the impact of modifications to the models on realized and potential profits
• Conduct dynamic margin pool analysis associated with various traffic acquisition strategies
• Assist with the evaluation of ad allocation and related pricing decisions in Advertising Operations

• Analyze the business implications of specific growth opportunities, changes to practices / policies, etc.
• Prepare business cases and other analyses as required to assist the leadership team with business decisions such as whether to pursue new initiatives, enter new markets, broaden into new verticals, seek external financing, allocate resources. 

• Gather industry data and assess Concourse Media’s business performance against relevant industry benchmarks

LEADERSHIP

• As a member of the leadership team, contribute to the development and execution of the strategic plan
• Assist in the recruitment, development and mentoring of team members, formally or informally, to build a high-performing team
• Foster a positive work environment reflective of core values and in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect

 

Required Skills and Attributes

SKILLS

• University Degree in Business Administration or Management
• CPA in good standing
• 10+ years in Senior Finance and managerial roles
• Background in Digital media is a strong asset
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google AdSense and Google AdExchange is a strong asset
• Proven track record of strategic financial management and business analytics
• Strong project management skills and experience

• Strategic Thinking
• Entrepreneurial approach / drive
• Polished, professional image
• Executive level communication skills - written and oral
• High attention to detail
• High level of integrity, confientiality and accountability
• Strong planning and organizational skillls
• Collaborative - integrates information across the organization
• Excellent time management skills
• Decisive, takes initiative

*Note: The “Core Duties” is a summary of the duties that are essential to this role and is not an exhaustive list.  Concourse Media reserves the right to add or amend duties as necessary.


Qualified applicants, please submit resume and a cover letter to careers@concoursemedia.com.