Sr. Manager, External Reporting

NBCUniversal • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

114d • $110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, External Reporting will play a critical role in Versant’s Corporate Controllership organization, reporting to the Vice President of Financial Reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Versant’s external financial statements and SEC filings. The Senior Manager will oversee key reporting processes, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards, and partner with cross-functional teams to support audit readiness, investor disclosures, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of the company's external financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports (10-Qs and 10-Ks), earnings releases, and other SEC filings, in coordination with the VP of Financial Reporting.
• Own the external reporting calendar and timeline; coordinate cross-functional meetings, drive stakeholder alignment, manage key review cycles, and ensure timely execution of public filing deliverables.
• Draft the Earnings Press Release, including EPS calculations, and coordinate with Investor Relations to incorporate key inputs; lead the cross-functional review and finalization process.
• Review the consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with supporting schedules and disclosures as prepared by the Manager, External Reporting.
• Support compliance with SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and contribute to the development and execution of Versant’s internal control framework.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and Accounting teams to gather inputs and disclosures for external reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and year-end audits; respond to requests and drive timely issue resolution.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement new or evolving accounting standards (e.g., DISE) and disclosure requirements.
• Work with key reporting systems and automation tools (e.g., SAP ECC, OneStream, Workiva) for critical reporting activities and to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables to senior leadership, including materials for the Audit Committee and internal stakeholders.
• Support the VP of Financial Reporting and CAO on ad hoc reporting, special projects, and audit committee communications.
• Mentor and supervise a direct Manager report, ensuring ongoing development and high performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree