Sr. Director, Content Controller

2 Days ago • 8 Years + • $150,000 PA - $185,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves overseeing controllership activities for TV Networks programming and production costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include recording transactions, partnering with the finance organization, participating in closing processes, reviewing journal entries, and managing content accounting processes. Additionally, the role involves overseeing participations and residuals, assessing the control environment, supporting SOX compliance, managing audits, and preparing management reports. This role also involves mentoring and developing staff and collaborating on reporting system enhancements.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience
  • CPA required
Perks:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Other discounts and perks

Job Details

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.  
  • Oversee the controllership activities for TV Networks programming and production costs, including licensed and owned content, as well as live sports and news production.
  • 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 TV Networks 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.  Perform financial statement reviews for relevant accounts (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 content accounting, including amortization curves, impairment analysis and collaborating with business and technical accounting teams to assess the impacts of new transactions.
  • Oversee and review participations and residuals process.
  • 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 content in TV Networks. 
  • 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 (e.g. amortization systems)
The Person
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance equivalent and 8+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience.
  • CPA required.
Additional Requirements
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
  • 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: $150,000 - $185,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
  As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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