Manager, Accounting

$85,000 - $115,000/Yr

NBC - Central LA, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Central LA, CA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Global Finance Operations Record to Report group at NBCUniversal is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of the Manager, Global Account Reconciliations Quality Assurance. This highly visible position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of accounting, auditing, and driving the future of NBCU account reconciliations standards. The Manager will be responsible for the performance of the enterprise-wide account reconciliations quality evaluation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in both accounting principles and internal controls framework, along with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. In this role, the Manager will develop evaluation plans and programs based on risk assessments and control objectives to effectively proceed with the evaluation program. Conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks within the organization's operations, processes, and systems will be a key responsibility. The Manager will perform evaluations, including process walkthroughs with business stakeholders, understanding the controls around the process, reviewing documents and records, and analyzing data to assess compliance and control effectiveness. Documentation of evaluation findings, including deficiencies, weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance in evaluation workpapers and reports, will be essential. The Manager will provide recommendations for improving internal controls, processes, and procedures to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance. Effective communication of audit results and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders, including presenting findings in written reports and meetings, will be crucial. Additionally, the Manager will monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken and deficiencies are addressed effectively. The role also involves assisting in the development of enterprise-wide account reconciliations training programs, providing guidance and support to the company on best practices and standards. The Manager will develop and maintain a knowledge repository of best practices, templates, and tools to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across business units. Building relationships with business unit leaders and collaborating to improve the current account reconciliations process and standards will be a significant aspect of the role. Finally, the Manager will identify continuous improvement opportunities within the Quality Assurance Center of Excellence team, soliciting feedback from stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop evaluation plans and programs based on risk assessments and control objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks within the organization's operations, processes, and systems.
• Perform evaluations, including process walkthroughs with business stakeholders, understanding the controls around the process, reviewing documents and records, and analyzing data to assess compliance and control effectiveness.
• Document evaluation findings, including deficiencies, weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance in evaluation workpapers and reports.
• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls, processes, and procedures to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders, including presenting findings in written reports and meetings.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken and deficiencies are addressed effectively.
• Assist in the development of enterprise-wide account reconciliations training programs, providing guidance and support to the company on best practices and standards.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge repository of best practices, templates, and tools to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across business units.
• Build relationships with business unit leaders and collaborate to improve the current account reconciliations process and standards.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the Quality Assurance Center of Excellence team, soliciting feedback from stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting.
• 3+ years' experience in public accounting or 5+ years in private accounting/internal audit.
• CPA or CIA preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), with strong technical accounting, process, and controls background.
• Proficiency in a variety of systems including MS Office suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, and high-level Excel spreadsheet such as familiarity with macros, pivot tables, lookup, IF functions).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• International experience preferred (understanding of currencies and FX).
• Entertainment industry experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated customer service orientation and proficiency in working with multiple Finance and Accounting customer groups across a very large global organization.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and establish credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to autonomously and resourcefully deliver high quality, high-impact work, end-to-end.
• Must be collaborative, a team player, flexible, and able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Supports an environment of intellectual curiosity.
• Flexibility to work overtime or travel, as needed.

Benefits

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