Sr. Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

21h•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the UP&E Controllership team, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), Accounting & Reporting will be part of the Financial Reporting team responsible for accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting across UP&E (Consumer Products, Digital Games, and Franchise Management). This position requires close interaction with other divisions and senior management, reporting directly to the Director, Accounting & Reporting. The SFA role exists within a fast-paced environment having the opportunity for growth within the company. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA or at least one exam passed
Minimum 2 years experience in Accounting or Finance
Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, financial formulas)
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Big Four Audit experience
Exhibit strong analytical, technical and research skills
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Inquisitive and eager to learn
Persistent and able to bring projects to completion
Proficient in SAP a plus
Proactive approach to problem solving
Strong work ethic and follow-through

Responsibilities

Responsible for weekly cash management and reporting
Key contributor for the monthly and quarter close processes in SAP, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and investigating variances to prior periods
Oversight and review of Name, Voice, Likeness Talent Participant reporting for licensed intellectual properties which requires working with Financial Contract Administration and Reporting Team
Participate in the management of offshore accounting resources and review work product
Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, and opportunity to present results to Finance and Accounting leadership including UP&E CFO and Controller, Universal Destinations and Experiences Controller, and NBCUniversal Corporate Financial Reporting
Partner with Virtual Workforce team to use automation tools (robots, machine learning, AI) to automate accounting processes
Act as a liaison with other departments within UP&E, including Controllership counterparts around the world, FP&A, IT, and Contract Operations as well as other NBCUniversal teams including the Universal Destinations and Experiences Controllership team
Key contributor as NBCUniversal embarks on a legacy ERP to SAP S/4 Hana Transformation
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives and opportunities to build efficiencies into existing reporting routines
Participate in ad hoc projects and perform accounting research as needed.