Sr. Director, Controllership

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

The Senior Director, Controllership will serve as an integral business partner and leader in the operational accounting aspects of the NBC Sports division. The Senior Director, Controllership reports to the Group Controller.

This role partners with SVP of FP&A and Operational/Strategic Finance counterparts on all operational accounting processes, monthly and quarterly close coordination, reporting and the assessment and validation of internal control activities. The role will also act as a conduit for global controllership initiatives and aid in the development of global processes and standardization of policies. 

Here’s what you’ll do in this role:

• Own technical accounting and controllership aspects of NBC Sports 
• Ensure accounting in is line with existing GAAP standards and establish new internal policies as necessary.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness with a focus on improving the balance sheet focus and related analyses
• Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and focus on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas
• Act as dedicated accounting resource and advisor to business unit CFO
• Work with fellow Group Controllers and business unit Controllers to determine and implement best practices across the organization
• Support business unit accounting teams with internal and external auditor engagements and assist with addressing audit findings

Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum 10 years relevant accounting/controller experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA required
• Direct experience working in a complex, large scale accounting and finance environment
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams

Bonus Points if this describes you:

• Strong communicator able to build consensus and drive results through collaboration, influence, and persuasion
• Proven business partner with the ability to lead change and counsel effectively across business divisions
• Big 4 Accounting firm experience
• SAP experience preferred
• Relevant media or sports industry experience preferred

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

Additional Information

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