Catherine Ross
Finance Director at Wfld Tv-Fox Television Stations- Claim this Profile
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Jenny Turner, MEd
It is my pleasure to recommend Catherine, I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine for the last 5 years. Catherine understands the roles of virtually all positions in the television, radio and media industry. Catherine displays an expertise in financial management. She also has a mastery of all company policies, procedures and multiple union contracts. She always handles herself and each situation professionally and has proven herself time and time again to be able to think on her feet and offer quick solutions for immediate problems. Catherine is usually the "go to" person when employees and staff personnel have questions and need a complete and thorough understanding of process, best practice and operations. Catherine empowers her direct reports and co-workers to greater levels of productivity through the use of her vast knowledge and experience. She is also a great source of motivation to her direct reports and co-workers. Catherine would be an asset to any company.
Jenny Turner, MEd
It is my pleasure to recommend Catherine, I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine for the last 5 years. Catherine understands the roles of virtually all positions in the television, radio and media industry. Catherine displays an expertise in financial management. She also has a mastery of all company policies, procedures and multiple union contracts. She always handles herself and each situation professionally and has proven herself time and time again to be able to think on her feet and offer quick solutions for immediate problems. Catherine is usually the "go to" person when employees and staff personnel have questions and need a complete and thorough understanding of process, best practice and operations. Catherine empowers her direct reports and co-workers to greater levels of productivity through the use of her vast knowledge and experience. She is also a great source of motivation to her direct reports and co-workers. Catherine would be an asset to any company.
Jenny Turner, MEd
It is my pleasure to recommend Catherine, I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine for the last 5 years. Catherine understands the roles of virtually all positions in the television, radio and media industry. Catherine displays an expertise in financial management. She also has a mastery of all company policies, procedures and multiple union contracts. She always handles herself and each situation professionally and has proven herself time and time again to be able to think on her feet and offer quick solutions for immediate problems. Catherine is usually the "go to" person when employees and staff personnel have questions and need a complete and thorough understanding of process, best practice and operations. Catherine empowers her direct reports and co-workers to greater levels of productivity through the use of her vast knowledge and experience. She is also a great source of motivation to her direct reports and co-workers. Catherine would be an asset to any company.
Jenny Turner, MEd
It is my pleasure to recommend Catherine, I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine for the last 5 years. Catherine understands the roles of virtually all positions in the television, radio and media industry. Catherine displays an expertise in financial management. She also has a mastery of all company policies, procedures and multiple union contracts. She always handles herself and each situation professionally and has proven herself time and time again to be able to think on her feet and offer quick solutions for immediate problems. Catherine is usually the "go to" person when employees and staff personnel have questions and need a complete and thorough understanding of process, best practice and operations. Catherine empowers her direct reports and co-workers to greater levels of productivity through the use of her vast knowledge and experience. She is also a great source of motivation to her direct reports and co-workers. Catherine would be an asset to any company.
Credentials
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Registered Certified Public Account
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationAug, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
CPA
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Experience
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Wfld Tv-Fox Television Stations
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Feb 2021 - Present
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WGN-TV
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Finance Manager
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2021
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Finance Manager
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Oct 2005 - Nov 2015
Lead day-to-day financial operations including payroll, accounts payable and all financial reporting of 3 business units for WGN-TV, a subsidiary of Tribune Media Company. Additionally responsible for developing annual operating budget and re-forecasting P&L on a monthly basis. Mentored and trained new Finance employees on all financial policies and procedures including: accounts payable, financial accounting, capital and budgeting/forecasting.
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Tribune Broadcasting
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Mar 1998 - Sep 2005
Member of 6 person team to lead consolidation of all financial data for 26 Television station, analyzing and preparing hundreds of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports presented to senior management. Worked on numerous financial projects including: standardizing chart of accounts, PeopleSoft system upgrade and assisting with newly acquired Television Stations. Member of 6 person team to lead consolidation of all financial data for 26 Television station, analyzing and preparing hundreds of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports presented to senior management. Worked on numerous financial projects including: standardizing chart of accounts, PeopleSoft system upgrade and assisting with newly acquired Television Stations.
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Tribune Publishing Company
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Tax Analyst
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1995 - 1995
Prepared and consolidated income tax returns, research tax planning and compliance issues and assisted in IRS audits for Tribune Company and consolidated subsidiaries. Proactively conducted in-depth tax research and served as Tribune Company sales & use tax expert in all company audits. Prepared and consolidated income tax returns, research tax planning and compliance issues and assisted in IRS audits for Tribune Company and consolidated subsidiaries. Proactively conducted in-depth tax research and served as Tribune Company sales & use tax expert in all company audits.
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Education
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1990 - 1994
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business
BBA, Accounting
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