About this role
The Houston Chronicle is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Finance to help lead financial operations for one of Hearst Newspapers' most important local media businesses. This role is ideal for a finance leader who combines strong technical accounting judgment with business curiosity, operational discipline, and the ability to translate financial results into clear recommendations and strategy.
Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Finance will oversee key close processes, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, advertising accounting and analysis, and cost control activities while partnering closely with department leaders, centralized accounting teams, and senior leadership. The position requires a leader who can manage the details, improve processes, develop people, and support decision making across a fast-moving and transforming digital and print media operation.