Director, Accounting & Reporting - Studio Support

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

Director, Accounting and Reporting, will be responsible for key accounting and reporting requirements for the Studios Segment to NBCUniversal Corporate and external parties.  The role is in a complex and fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth including being involved in the implementation of enterprise-wide functional transformation.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct the accounting and reporting functions for the new Studio Support and Participations & Residuals Accounting pod of the Studio Group HQ Controllership organization.

• Direct and support the accounting and reporting functions of domestic theatrical businesses including areas of accounts receivable, marketing accruals, and fixed assets.  Additionally, lead projects and enhancement efforts contributing to both domestic theatrical and participations & residuals accounting controllership objectives.  Also operate as a key contact in lease accounting for the Studio Group, particularly during upcoming CoStar lease system project. 
• Manage key monthly and quarterly closing processes to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness with a focus on the balance sheet and related analysis – essentially ensuring solid foundational processes, including:
  • Review journal entries and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting
  • Review monthly and quarterly balance sheet variance analyses and review packages
  • Review balance sheet classifications
  • Review account reconciliations
• As needed, perform technical accounting research, evaluation and documentation on various accounting topics.
• Coordinate with Studio Group HQ, Corporate and other relevant teams to ensure appropriate implementation of risk-considered processes and controls for transactions and new accounting standards and policies.
• Partner with Studio Group FP&A to ensure appropriate forecasting and budgeting of new transactions and accounting standards.
• Lead and drive initiatives that identify process improvement opportunities and build efficiencies into existing reporting routines across Studio Group. Advocate and collaborate on corporate initiatives (e.g., functional transformation as well as smaller projects such as implementing new lease software interfaces) and process change across the business unit, including special projects.  Over time increase contact and seek and implement operational alignment opportunities with teams across Studio Group.  Involvement in technologies will include assisting with the development and execution of Studio Group requirements for the enterprise-wide SAP S/4 implementation.
• Serve as a business partner to lead and influence change.
• Influence the development of a strong Enterprise-wise Controllership Culture. Develop a reputation as a cross-functional relationship builder – for oneself and others.
• Lead, coach and develop controllership staff that delivers quality accounting services as well as governance and controls. 
• Influence beyond direct-line team by engaging across Controllership and FP&A teams on a regular basis. Lead by example, including health and wellness areas such as working reasonable hours and taking vacation breaks, and engaging with and elevating Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting related experience. Combination of public accounting and entertainment industry prefer