Director, Accounting

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. 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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can 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 $1B operating cash flow ($1.5B FCF) division of NBCUniversal. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, 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, Denver, and London.

The Director of Accounting is a leadership role on O&T Controllership team, reporting to the Vice President of Accounting. This role will be responsible for leading the monthly and quarterly close, preparation of balance sheet reporting and analysis, and leadership of a 3-person team.

Responsibilities

· Lead accountant for NBCUniversal Studio’s with locations in Los Angeles, London, Atlanta, Albuquerque, Chicago, New York)

· Structure, coach, and develop an outstanding team of 3 accounting professionals

· Responsible for the monthly close cycle including preparation or validation of all journal entries, preparation of accurate financial statements and analysis of balance sheet

· Manage O&T’s bank accounts used for Production

· Establish accounting processes for a 22 Stage Studio in Atlanta

· Drive process improvements by leveraging technology and challenging current processes

· Advise on technical accounting guidance for Lease Ownership & Impairment (ASC 842), Software Capitalization (ASC 350), Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), and Foreign Currency (ASC 830)

· Improve and monitor key controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and NBCUniversal policies

· Engage and build relationships with business unit finance to help drive efficiencies.

· Work to drive change as needed while also seeking to create buy-in and build consensus amongst internal stakeholders

· Partner with controllership peers to implement operational and financial best practices across the business, and ensure balance sheet stewardship and controllership

· Exhibit at all times O&T’s leadership principles, and ensure that the operations remain focused on reliability, availability, productivity, growth, and securit

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

· Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with Controllership and Accounting functions

· Must have prior management experience

· Certified Public Accountant license preferred

Desired Qualifications

· Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management.

· Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX

· Strong time-management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

· Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP/AOE/Blackline, or other financial systems

· Strong leader and persuasive communicator with a vision, proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively, and motivate and inspire a team, excellent writing and verbal presentation skills

· Able to establish trust and rapport with both operating and financial leaders inside the organization as well as in adjacent organizations

· Strong project management skills

Additional Requirements

· Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

· Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA office

· 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 vis