Manager, Accounting - TV Networks

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

1h•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Key Responsibilities: Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process for the TV Networks organization, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with a focus on linear distribution, advertising, and other revenue streams Assist in the preparation and analysis of internal financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting packages for senior leadership Partner with Finance and Technical Accounting teams to assess accounting impacts of new or complex business transactions Ensure SOX compliance through the maintenance and documentation of internal controls, and support audit processes by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries Coordinate with the Senior Director to identify opportunities for process improvements and control enhancements across accounting operations Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of reporting systems and tools used in the controllership function Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems) Coordinate and communicate with various business units, including Financial Planning, Controllership, and Legal

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 4+ years Accounting and/or Finance experience, preferably in the entertainment industry
Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process for the TV Networks organization, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies
Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with a focus on linear distribution, advertising, and other revenue streams
Assist in the preparation and analysis of internal financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting packages for senior leadership
Partner with Finance and Technical Accounting teams to assess accounting impacts of new or complex business transactions
Ensure SOX compliance through the maintenance and documentation of internal controls, and support audit processes by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
Coordinate with the Senior Director to identify opportunities for process improvements and control enhancements across accounting operations
Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of reporting systems and tools used in the controllership function
Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems)
Coordinate and communicate with various business units, including Financial Planning, Controllership, and Legal