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Sr. Finance & Accounting Analyst
NBC Universal
Stamford, CT, United States
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About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBC Sports Group:
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of several assets including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, Golf Channel, 9 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio, and NBCSN. NBC Olympics, with more than 90 Emmy Awards for its coverage, is renowned for its unsurpassed, award-winning coverage and at the conclusion of the 2020 Summer Games will have presented a total of 17 Olympic Games and 11 consecutive Games, more than any other U.S. company in both categories. NBCSN, part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans in more than 85 million homes, delivering over 2,400 sporting events annually.
Responsibilities:
Provide FP&A support for select Sports Group HQ Departments
Prepare and provide quarterly and ad hoc financial analyses to Sports Group and Corporate management teams
System Administrator for Sports budgeting tool (BPC)
Perform and maintain headcount and other compensation-related data analyses for reporting to Sports Group CFO and Chairman
Prepare and post allocation journal entries for various Sports Group business units
Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process for NBC Sports Group
Liaise with NBC Sports Group accounting personnel to ensure accounts are accurately stated and that all relevant corporate financial reporting data requests are fulfilled
Assist in the implementation of Corporate and Sports Group initiatives, policies, and procedures
Perform other duties and participate in ad hoc projects, as necessary
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum two (2) years finance, accounting / audit experience
Experience with general ledger and financial budgeting/pacing models
Proficient with MS Windows environment and Advanced MS Excel skills
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and working experience using SAP, or similar accounting software
Must be accurate, detail-oriented and efficient with ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Strong Excel skills, including ability to create macros and complex models
Strong work ethic and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize