Director, Accounting – Networks HQ Central

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

VERSANT is seeking a Director, Accounting – Networks HQ Central to lead 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, improve processes, support ERP transformation, and help establish the accounting foundation of a newly independent public company. The position supports Versant's news, sports, and entertainment brands. It combines technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, business partnership, and process improvement in a changing organization. The role is based at Versant's CNBC headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and is hybrid, generally requiring a minimum of three office days per week. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits and bonus and long-term incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 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, and external auditors.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy, completeness, and process discipline.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, investigating root causes, and driving practical resolutions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced close environment with competing priorities and evolving business needs.
Collaborative approach, ability 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 for 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 on business initiatives and complex accounting matters.
Lead accounting process improvements, standardization, documentation, and ERP implementation initiatives.
Identify accounting issues, implement sustainable solutions, and improve processes through automation, standardization, and governance.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company accounting policies.
Help build scalable accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.