Director, Accounting – TV Networks (News, Sports and Entertainment)

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

VERSANT is seeking a Director, Accounting to lead key accounting operations supporting its TV Networks businesses. Reporting to the Controller, TV Networks, the role oversees accounting and reporting for the Central Services Agreement (CSA) between Versant and NBCUniversal and serves as the key accounting partner to the Content Distribution business. The Director will lead centralization efforts across the TV Networks Controllership organization, drive process improvements and ERP transformation, and help build the accounting foundation of a newly independent public company. The role manages accounting and governance for the CSA and Content Distribution, including month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, subscriber audits, and financial reporting. It partners with teams across Finance, Legal, Technology, and other functions to support business initiatives, resolve complex accounting matters, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies. This position is hybrid, generally requiring work from the office at least three days per week, and is based at Versant’s CNBC headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits and is offered a salary range of $135,000–$160,000, with bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a complex organization.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, balance sheet governance, and SOX.
Ability to interpret contracts and translate key terms into appropriate accounting treatment and reporting requirements.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Finance, Content Distribution, Corporate teams, and external auditors.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy, completeness, and process discipline.
Proactive problem-solver able to investigate root causes and drive practical resolutions.
Comfort working in a fast-paced close environment with competing priorities and evolving business needs.
Collaborative team player able to lead through influence, build relationships, and support team development.
Strong systems aptitude, including experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and reconciliation or close-management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Big Four or similar public accounting experience and/or public company experience.
Experience in media, entertainment, advertising sales, content distribution, licensing, or other complex revenue environments.
Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and reconciliation or close-management platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting and governance of the Central Services Agreement (CSA) between Versant and NBCUniversal, including shared services supporting advertising sales, TV content distribution, and other transition service arrangements.
Lead accounting for the Content Distribution business, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, subscriber audits, and financial reporting.
Manage month-end close activities, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and reporting for the Central Accounting team.
Oversee accounting for cross-brand transactions and strategic initiatives.
Partner with Technical Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Business Unit Controllership, Treasury, Legal, Accounting Operations, FP&A, Tax, Technology, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support business initiatives and resolve complex accounting matters.
Lead accounting process improvements, standardization, documentation, and ERP implementation initiatives to build scalable processes and strengthen internal controls.
Identify accounting issues, implement sustainable solutions, and improve processes through automation, standardization, and strong governance.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company accounting policies.
Support team development and lead through influence while building relationships across the organization.