Accounting Manager

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Operations & Technology (O&T) is a $1.5B operating cash flow ($2.0B FCF) division of NBCUniversal. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and London. O&T is the backbone of businesses like Telemundo, Universal Studios (Film and TV Production), Rockefeller Center, and our new Assembly Studios in Atlanta.

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of the New York and LA-based Operations & Technology (O&T) Accounting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and analysis with the ability to collaborate with the O&T functions and NBCUniversal’s various business units across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Streamline and drive process improvements across functions and geographical locations, including our newly operational Assembly Studio facility in Atlanta
• Work in partnership with the Accounting Director and finance department leads to integrate and implement accounting practices for newly purchased and/or newly developed locations and entities such as our new employee spaces on the Universal Studio lot in Los Angeles
• Own and review activities performed by the Global Finance Operations team including driving process improvements
• Manage the analysis and review of both operating and financing leases across the east and west coasts in accordance with ASC 842 and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to drive global operational efficiencies
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of the quarterly Balance Sheet review package to the O&T CFO, VP Controller, and Corporate Accounting
• Review new and active contracts across all O&T functions and locations to prepare Corporate reporting for proper financial statement presentation
• Own the monthly and quarterly close status tracking and comparative period financial analysis for regular updates to the O&T VP, Controller
• Assist in the preparation and review of journal entries including but not limited to intracompany activities between NBCU-owned businesses and intercompany activities with Comcast-owned businesses both domestic and abroad
• Review monthly account reconciliations in accordance with NBCU Account Reconciliation policy
• Perform ad hoc technical accounting research and assist in providing technical guidance to business units to implement new standards as necessary
• Exhibit O&T’s leadership principles, and ensure that the operations remain focused on reliability, availability, productivity, growth, and security

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills are essential; including intermediate or advanced Excel skills such as formulas, pivot tables, and v-lookups
• CPA preferred

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrate problem-solving ability – able to identify issues and make recommendations with solutions
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and