Manager, Accounting - NBC Sports

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Manager, Accounting - NBC SportsFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBC SportsCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.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.Job DescriptionThe Manager of Accounting will play a key role in the general accounting and compliance initiatives for NBC Sports. Ths includes responsibility for the Sports Balance Sheet, Account Reconciliations, and Corporate Deliverables. This position will support the Senior Director of Accounting and work closely with leadership across FP&A, Production, GFO, as well as controllership counterparts across the Media Group.This position will support the monthly close and the overall accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role will support the (i) standardization of existing processes with the rest of NBCU’s Controllership group, (ii) identification of business process efficiencies, and (iii) implementation of best practices. This position is expected to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements that support NBC Sports and Media’s overall close and control structure. The role offers many opportunities for growth within NBCUniversal. Key Responsibilities:Prepare and review monthly journal entries in SAP Promenta in accordance with close timelines.Prepare and review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations accurately and timely with detailed support that is properly documented and independent of the GL.Oversee the day-to-day operations on the General Ledger, including SAP maintenance, AOE refreshes, Corporate Edit checks, and ad-hoc reporting for FP&A/Production Finance.Manage account reconciliation tool (Blackline) regarding system access, grouping accounts for efficiency, training offshore team members (Accenture) on preparation process, review required adjustment reports and validate BS/P&L impact, ensure required adjustment entries are posted timely and documented correctly.Coordinate and manage the quarter close deadlines and deliverables, prepare data requests for Corporate Controllership to support internal and external reporting requirements.Prepare and assist with Balance Sheet variance commentary, and support the Senior Director in presenting quarterly Balance Sheet summaries to NBC Sports’s CFO and FP&A leadership with firm understanding of balance sheet activity and ending balances.Partner with Program Finance and Tax regarding production tax credit filings; understand monetization timelines to support balance sheet classifications.Participate and collaborate on...