Director, Financial Contract Reporting

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

6d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Contract Reporting Group compiles, analyzes, and validates financial information from multiple sources for the participations reporting system (PARIS). The team prepares and distributes participation accounting statements and payments in compliance with contractual agreements, internal controls, and reporting deadlines. Bring significant leadership experience in participations accounting and a continuous-improvement mindset, with comfort adopting new technologies that enhance reporting quality and efficiency. This role handles statement review/approval along with leading initiatives that increase statement throughput, strengthen accountability, and improve systems and procedures supporting statement analysis and issuance. Primary responsibilities include: Lead end-to-end participation statement reporting, from analysis and calculation through cash forecasting, payment execution, and statement delivery. Partner with the Financial Innovation & Transformation team to design, test, and implement process and technology enhancements that improve statement review, accuracy, and efficiency. Oversee urgent initiatives to improve statement throughput, address aging/overdue reporting, and drive timely resolution of bottlenecks. Review statements prior to issuance to ensure contractual compliance, data integrity, and adherence to contractual deadlines; approve related payments to contractual parties. Assess the current reporting process for opportunities to improve efficiency and controls; collaborate with teams to implement sustainable improvements. Maintain strong communication across FCAR to share best practices, align on standards, and drive department efficiency. Support third-party audits and litigation by providing research and documentation; communicate with external Legal and/or Financial Management firms to resolve contractual and statement inquiries. Lead or support special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of participations accounting and/or entertainment finance experience.
Proven ability to work independently while communicating effectively, influencing stakeholders, and leading a team.
Exceptional Excel skills; SAP experience required; PARIS experience preferred.
Experience partnering with IT to define requirements and deliver system enhancements.
Proven verbal and written communication skills with staff, external participants, and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly across all levels.
Solid interest in process improvement, automation, current technology and data-driven decision making.
High accountability, initiative, and self-motivation; demonstrated ability to coach and develop talent.
Flexibility and resilience in a deadline-driven environment; comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
Proactive problem solver with strong judgment and follow-through.
Comfort adopting and applying new technologies to improve analysis, controls, and reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end participation statement reporting, from analysis and calculation through cash forecasting, payment execution, and statement delivery.
Partner with the Financial Innovation & Transformation team to design, test, and implement process and technology enhancements that improve statement review, accuracy, and efficiency.
Oversee urgent initiatives to improve statement throughput, address aging/overdue reporting, and drive timely resolution of bottlenecks.
Review statements prior to issuance to ensure contractual compliance, data integrity, and adherence to contractual deadlines; approve related payments to contractual parties.
Assess the current reporting process for opportunities to improve efficiency and controls; collaborate with teams to implement sustainable improvements.
Maintain strong communication across FCAR to share best practices, align on standards, and drive department efficiency.
Support third-party audits and litigation by providing research and documentation; communicate with external Legal and/or Financial Management firms to resolve contractual and statement inquiries.
Lead or support special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.