Director, Accounting

Company Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the Company’s co-production partnerships.

As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Job Description

The Director of Accounting is a key role in supporting the oversight of the daily accounting activities of Telemundo Enterprises. The position will assist the VP, Operational Controller in compiling financial results for reporting to the NBCU reporting team in connection with preparing the Company’s consolidated quarterly and annual financial statements. This position will need to work as a member of a cohesive team that can successfully meet tight deadlines and responds quickly to changes in the business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Month-end close procedures inclusive of journal entry reviews, account reconciliation reviews, and financial statement analysis.
• Identification, tracking, and review of accounting issues through resolution; draft accounting memos, process workflows, and related controls as deemed appropriate.
• Partner as a trusted advisor with the finance team on monthly close, reporting, and control issues.
• Collaborate with financial planning & analysis and operational finance teams to ensure proper accounting and determine appropriate entries concerning monthly close. 
• Support the VP, Operational Controller with general oversight of LATAM offices (Mexico and Argentina).
• Assist the VP, Operational Controller, with the socialization of financial and operational policy matters across the various Telemundo Finance teams.
• Support the VP, Operational Controller in overseeing internal controls over the monthly close, financial reporting, and all Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance aspects.
• Liaise with external and internal audit to assist in fulfilling audit requests.
• Oversee that all transactions are timely recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls.
• Help review divisional financial statement reviews (i.e., Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flows) and perform analytical analysis over the Balance Sheet.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of all regular and ad hoc management reports.
• Mentor and develop a staff of two using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Support long-term Global Controllership initiatives for automation and standardization.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving results.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a track record managing teams
• Proven business partner with the ability to problem solve, drive resolution, guide, and counsel on a wide variety of internal reporting priorities
• Advanced Exc