Sr. Manager, Accounting

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Accounting will serve as a key member of the Controllership organization within the Media Group. The Media Group includes the best brands in the industry, including the NBC broadcast network, Peacock, and Bravo. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the television entertainment and streaming businesses and be a change agent. It will report to the VP, Controller, DTC & Entertainment, and will work closely with finance leadership across the group.

This role will standardize existing processes, identify efficiencies, and implement best practices. This position will need to work as a member of a cohesive team to meet tight deadlines and respond quickly to changes in the business environment. 

Here You Can:

Operational:

• Oversee key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close processes, including the review of journal entries and account reconciliations, and the preparation of balance sheet reviews, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Timely review and submission of data requests to Corporate Controllership to support internal and external reporting. Provides ideas for improvement in overall collection and reporting of data.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations for the General Ledger, including SAP maintenance and support for finance and management of the account reconciliation tool.
• Participate in corporate-driven initiatives and process change. In the next year, this will include significant emphasis on NBCU’s transition to the SAP S/4 platform.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors and provide requested support as necessary.
• Ensure SOX documentation is up to date and reflects current processes.
• Coordinate various ad-hoc reporting requests, account analysis, and other duties as needed to support business leader requests.

Process Improvement:

• Drive standardization of existing processes while ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place to support fair presentation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of key corporate subsystems and their interface with the general ledger.
• Identify areas for improvement by leveraging technology and eliminating redundancies.

People:

• Manage, coach, and develop a Senior Accountant, including oversight of work product, prioritization, deadlines, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with business finance and controllership teams.
• Proactively share ideas, contribute to high-quality results, and remain engaged in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Here You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP  
• 7+ years of accounting experience; 2+ years of public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Experience with large ERP systems (such as SAP) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid accounting judgment, with the ability to apply GAAP and internal control concepts to moderately complex transactions with minimal direction.
• Clear, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to research issues, identify solutions, and drive timely resolution.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism.
• Effective communicator who can present information clearly, concisely, and professionally to finance, controllership, audit, and business partners.
• Collaborative leader and self-starter with the ability to work independently, develop team members, and build productive cross-functional relationships.
• Change-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to support process improvement, innovation, and organizational change.

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $145,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].