Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Fox Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $114,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting is an integral member of the Finance team supporting the Fox Digital & Technology organization. The role is responsible for the financial integrity and operational oversight of the Digital & Technology P&L, including managing monthly and quarterly close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting. The Manager is a key business partner to operational stakeholders and external suppliers across purchasing and invoicing activities, and oversees the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process to promote financial discipline, process efficiency, and strong internal controls.

The position validates financial results through reconciliation of the full Balance Sheet and P&L, investigation of variances, and confirmation that reported results align with business expectations. It requires independent judgment, ownership, and the ability to deliver high-quality and timely results without constant supervision. The Manager also collaborates with FP&A during budget and forecast cycles to support planning and align actual results with forward-looking projections. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and identify variances.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close processes, financial reporting, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and analysis of large data sets; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday Financials and Coupa.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Technology Infrastructure, or SaaS-driven operating environments.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
• Experience in public accounting or a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for the Operating Division, including oversight of third-party goods and services, expense codification, and general ledger recording.
• Analyze actual spending and review accrual journal entries for completeness and accuracy of third-party costs across the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Explain monthly financial results, spending drivers, variances, and accounting treatments to finance and operational stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders and FP&A to investigate expense fluctuations, provide variance explanations, and support reporting deliverables.
• Perform and validate monthly reconciliations of key Balance Sheet accounts, ensuring results are accurate, supported, and compliant with internal controls.
• Manage the Procure-to-Pay process, including vendor management, invoice processing, vendor inquiries, approvals, and payment issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary finance liaison to Accounts Payable, operational stakeholders, and external vendors; facilitate vendor onboarding and adherence to internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with Purchase Order policies and approval workflows to support accurate accruals and timely expense recognition.
• Review and interpret contractual terms with cross-functional partners, supporting appropriate financial treatment and alignment between purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and system enhancements.
• Partner with FP&A during month-end and budget/forecast cycles to support financial planning and performance analysis.
• Coordinate with General Accounting to complete close deliverables and meet assigned reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and contribute to management presentations and supporting materials on financial results and operational performance.
• Support Internal and External Audit requests, including compliance with identified Key SOX Controls, transaction documentation, and request tracking.
• Reconcile and validate embedded cost reports from cross-divisional partners and investigate material variances.
• Respond to ad hoc financial inquiries and support quarterly reporting requirements from Corporate Accounting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level