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Sr. Accounting Manager
NBC Universal
New York, NY, 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.
Responsibilities
NBC News is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to help the finance team in supporting the News and MSNBC lines of business. This position will report to the Director, Accounting.
Job Duties
Serve as the project manager on financial system implementations, e.g., integrating our international operations with Corporate systems.
Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and to promote consistencies across the News & MSNBC lines of business.
Own/manage the accounting for certain compensation & benefit areas – payroll, bonus, pension, separation agreements, etc.
Assist in quarterly close processes, including Corporate data requests, account reconciliations, closing entries.
Manage an offshore resource and identify opportunities to transition additional procedures to our offshore team.
Facilitate the Balance Sheet Review process for NBC News.
Manage the accounts payable process for News Digital and the coordination of the P2P processes across the News & MSNBC operational finance teams.
Oversee monitoring process for Corporate credit card programs (T&E and P-Card), Black Car Service, mobile services, etc.
Conduct information/training sessions with NBC News & MSNBC operational finance teams.
Support ad hoc projects across the Division to evaluate and identify process improvements.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Requires at least 7 years’ experience in Accounting or Finance, with demonstrated upward movement.
Ability to work in a fast, dynamic environment and prioritize competing priorities.
Must have excellent Technical skills, including ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to business transactions.
Demonstrated project management skills – leadership, team management, prioritization.
Process and system awareness, including the ability to identify and mitigate control weaknesses.
Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with Divisional and Corporate Finance teams and across other support functions, e.g., HR, Legal, Compliance.
Additional Job Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
Must be willing to work in New York City.
Proficiency with Excel and Outlook.
Desired Qualifications
CPA & Public Accounting experience, preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.