NBC - Universal City, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Director of Accounting and Reporting at NBCUniversal will play a pivotal role in overseeing key accounting and reporting requirements for the Studios Segment, ensuring compliance with both corporate and external standards. This position is situated within a complex and fast-paced environment, offering significant opportunities for professional growth, particularly through involvement in enterprise-wide functional transformations. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing the accounting and reporting functions for the new Studio Support and Participations & Residuals Accounting pod within the Studio Group HQ Controllership organization. This includes managing the accounting and reporting functions of domestic theatrical businesses, which encompasses areas such as accounts receivable, marketing accruals, and fixed assets. The Director will also lead projects aimed at enhancing both domestic theatrical and participations & residuals accounting controllership objectives, while serving as a key contact for lease accounting, especially during the upcoming CoStar lease system project. In addition to overseeing the monthly and quarterly closing processes, the Director will ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, with a strong focus on balance sheet management and related analyses. Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, balance sheet variance analyses, account reconciliations, and performing technical accounting research as needed. The role requires coordination with various teams to implement risk-considered processes and controls for transactions and new accounting standards. The Director will also partner with the Studio Group FP&A team to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting of new transactions and accounting standards. The position demands a proactive approach to identifying process improvement opportunities and building efficiencies into existing reporting routines. The Director will advocate for and collaborate on corporate initiatives, including functional transformations and special projects, while also assisting in the development and execution of Studio Group requirements for the enterprise-wide SAP S/4 implementation. As a business partner, the Director will influence change and foster a strong Enterprise-wide Controllership Culture, building cross-functional relationships and leading, coaching, and developing controllership staff to deliver quality accounting services and governance. The role emphasizes the importance of health and wellness, encouraging reasonable work hours and vacation breaks, while also engaging with and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.