Sr. Accountant, Capital & Fixed Assets

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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, 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 Senior Accountant for Operations & Technology is an integral part of the Operations & Technology (O&T) controllership team that handles Capital for all lines of business. The role will be responsible for assisting with managing the accounting for over $4 billion of Fixed Assets and Software. The position will partner with Operations to ensure proper accounting on new capital projects, maintain and enhance asset controls, and ensure accurate accounting of assets over their life cycle.

• Responsible for the coordination and/or preparation of timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual close deliverables.

• Drive process improvements by leveraging technology and challenging current processes

• Analyze and Review capital projects to ensure proper capitalization and categorization of in-service assets

• Partner with Finance to understand the operational nature and verify necessary attributes of capital projects

• Collaborate with Operations in physical inventories driven by internal and external clients

• Improve and monitor key controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and NBCUniversal Fixed Asset Policy

• Assist in internal and external audits of the Company’s assets and capital policies

• Partner with Tax to ensure proper property tax accounting

• Complete ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+ years of relevant experience with Controllership and/or Accounting functions

• Proficient with MS Office Suite products - particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Desired

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrates problem-solving ability & able to identify issues and make recommendations with solutions

• Ability to work and communicate effectively and consistently with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management

• Demonstrates background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX CPA a plus

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to take initiative as a self-starter Team player who exhibits a positive and professional attitude

• Experience with SAP/AOE/BPC or other financial systems preferred

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