Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting
About The Position
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), and SOX compliance.
- Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CFA preferred.
- Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the controllership activities for corporate and centralized headquarters functions.
- Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls.
- Partner as trusted advisor to the finance organization on issues concerning reporting and controls, and assist with the formulation of financial and operational policy matters.
- Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial information. Lead financial statement reviews for corporate and centralized headquarters functions (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows), and oversee preparation and review of relevant schedules to support external disclosure.
- Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensure all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately and timely.
- Responsible for key controllership processes related to compensation and benefits, treasury and other headquarters, collaborating with business and technical accounting teams to assess the impacts of new transactions.
- Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and concentrate on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas.
- Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
- Manage both external and internal audits for corporate accounting.
- Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of all regular and ad hoc management reports.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
- Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
