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A Media Finance job involves managing the financial aspects of media companies, including budgeting, financial reporting, revenue forecasting, and cost control. Professionals in this role work closely with production, advertising, and distribution teams to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. They analyze financial data, track expenses, and support strategic decision-making for media projects such as films, TV shows, digital content, and advertising campaigns.

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Infographic showing various Media Finance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,631 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Director of Finance Operations

The Metropolitan Opera

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$150 - $175/hr

Other

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position oversees Accounts Payable, Payroll, Gift Processing, Media Finance, Business Systems, and finance process improvement initiatives.

The Director ensures efficient, scalable, customer-focused operations while maintaining strong operational controls and service levels. The role partners closely with the Controller to support accurate accounting and compliance and with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to support financial planning and operational decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities Finance Operations Leadership
  • Lead core transactional finance functions:
    • Accounts Payable
    • Gift Processing
    • Media Finance
    • Business Systems
  • Establish service standards, operational metrics, and accountability measures.
  • Develop and mentor finance operations staff.
  • Create a culture focused on customer service, process excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with the Controller to ensure effective operational controls and compliance.
Accounts Payable Operations
  • Oversee invoice processing and payment execution.
  • Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
  • Manage banking and payment vendor relationships.
  • Optimize payment timing and cash disbursement processes.
  • Improve cycle times, exception handling, and workflow efficiency.
Gift Processing
  • Oversee recording and processing of contributions.
  • Ensure compliance with donor intent and gift acceptance requirements.
  • Partner with Development on donor reporting and stewardship needs.
  • Manage major gift processing activities.
Media Finance
  • Oversee financial operations associated with media distribution activities.
  • Manage invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and revenue tracking.
  • Coordinate reporting for media partners and revenue‑sharing arrangements.
  • Support audit and reporting requirements associated with media activities.
Business Systems Administration
  • Lead finance‑related business systems and technology platforms.
  • Partner with Information Systems to establish finance system priorities.
  • Ensure data integrity and system effectiveness.
  • Support ERP enhancements, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Develop reporting and workflow solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Process Improvement and Transformation
  • Lead finance automation initiatives.
  • Evaluate and redesign business processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Reduce manual work and eliminate redundant processes.
  • Implement best practices for finance shared services and transaction processing.
  • Develop operational dashboards and key performance indicators.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
  • Partner with:
    • Controller
    • Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
    • Human Resources
    • Development
    • Information Systems
    • Legal
  • Support organization‑wide initiatives involving finance processes, systems, and controls.
  • Participate in major system implementations and transformation efforts.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive finance operations experience.
  • Minimum 3 years leading finance operational teams.
  • Strong experience managing Accounts Payable, Payroll, and business process improvement.
  • Experience leading ERP and financial systems initiatives.
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Strong project management and change management experience.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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