Manager, Accounting - News, Entertainment and Sports
About The Position
This role supports 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. The position involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with a focus on linear distribution, advertising, and other revenue streams. It also assists in the preparation and analysis of internal financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting packages for senior leadership. The role partners with Finance and Technical Accounting teams to assess accounting impacts of new or complex business transactions and ensures SOX compliance through the maintenance and documentation of internal controls. Additionally, it supports audit processes by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries, and contributes to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of reporting systems and tools used in the controllership function. The Manager will supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment, and collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements. Coordination and communication with various business units, including Financial Planning, Controllership, and Legal, are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 4+ years Accounting and/or Finance experience, preferably in the entertainment industry
- Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
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
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a variety of other benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
