Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting & Reporting (UP&E)

About the position

As a key member of the Universal Products and Experiences (UP&E) Controllership team, the Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting & Reporting (SFA) will be part of the revenue accounting team responsible for accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting across UP&E (Consumer Products, Digital Games, and Franchise Management). This position requires close interaction with other divisions and senior management, reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting & Reporting. The SFA role exists within a fast paced environment having the opportunity for growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor for the monthly and quarter close processes around revenue and related accounts including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and investigating variances to prior periods.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, and opportunity to present results to Finance and Accounting leadership including UP&E CFO and Controller, Universal Destinations and Experiences (UDX) Controller, and NBCUniversal Corporate Financial Reporting.
• Participate in the overall management of RightsLogic (RSG), UP&E’s licensing subledger system in collaboration with the Contracts Operations team.
• Participate in the management of offshore accounting resources and review work product.
• Partner with Virtual Workforce team to use automation tools (robots, machine learning, AI) to automate accounting processes.
• Act as a liaison with other departments within UP&E, including Controllership counterparts around the world, FP&A, IT, and Contract Operations as well as other NBCUniversal teams including the UDX Controllership team.
• Provide audit support to the Financial Contract Administration & Reporting team related to Participant Audits.
• Generate key metric driven analytical reports for Management.
• Partner with Finance to ensure companywide financial goals and objectives are being met timely and efficiently.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform accounting research as needed.
• Remain current on new and emerging US GAAP guidance, trends and techniques as well as new contractual and operational arrangements to ensure that UP&E’s revenue recognition policies remain current and accurate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Auditing and or Accounting
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• CPA or on path to obtaining CPA License preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Big Four Audit experience
• Proficient in SAP a plus
• Revenue Recognition/ASC 606
• Exhibit strong analytical, technical and research skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong work ethic and follow-through

Benefits

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