Manager, Revenue Assurance

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

6h•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal. The Manager, Revenue Assurance, will help manage the processes and internal controls associated with the identification, documentation, communication and application of accounting standards governing License Revenue for Global TV Distribution. This position will work in partnership with Sales Administration, the Participations & Residuals team and other members of Finance to evaluate contract terms, determine proper revenue recognition under US GAAP and communicate the results. This position reports to the Director, Revenue Assurance, Global TV Distribution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting & CPA preferred
5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot tables and macros

Nice To Haves

Experience in analyzing complex contract terms and performing technical accounting research
Solid organization and communication skills
Proven analytical ability and detailed oriented
Proactive problem solver who gathers and analyzes information to make decisions to accomplish responsibilities efficiently
Understanding of internal controls, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential for this fast-paced environment
The ability to plan and organize work to meet tight deadlines
SAP/BW experience highly desirable; willingness to learn new systems as necessary
Self‑starter with a high level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism
Big 4 and/or Entertainment experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review Global TV Distribution contracts and identify, document and communicate accounting considerations for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
Review contract set up in the rights management and revenue sub-ledger systems to provide assurance that revenue is properly recognized in accordance with US GAAP
Track and monitor licensee submission of monthly and quarterly royalty statements and coordinate with Global Finance Organization to ensure timely receipts and processing
Prepare month-end and quarter-end revenue accrual/deferral entries and supporting documentation for review
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Company policy
Support the preparation of financial reporting disclosures and supplemental reporting to NBCU and Comcast
Partner with the Participations & Residuals team to support participant audits and related inquiries
Identify opportunities for process improvements, control enhancements, and documentation standardization
Perform ad hoc reporting and special projects as requested
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal