NBCUniversal

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the company’s accounting policy function as a key leader in Chief Accounting Officer organization.
• Work with controllership teams to develop and maintain accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Analyze complex transactions and accounting issues, providing guidance on appropriate treatment and documentation
• Assist with the end-to-end implementation of accounting policies and best practices
• Proactively monitor, review, research and interpret GAAP and analyze emerging accounting pronouncements for policy/financial statement implications
• Develop interpretations and communications related to new accounting standards and ensure consistency across the company
• Support accurate financial reporting across the company
• Review documents to identify accounting issues and propose solutions or alternatives
• Manage the research, documentation, accounting resolution and communication related to technical accounting matters
• Assist with developing responses to standard setters’ exposure drafts and other proposals
• Liaise with outside auditors on technical accounting topics and the adoption of new standards
• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting disclosures (MD&A and Footnotes) for new accounting standards and completed transactions and review of quarterly disclosures for compliance with GAAP
• Assist in ensuring compliance across organization of all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA or CFA preferred.
• Solid knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), and SOX compliance.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

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: $180,000 - $240,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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

Additional Information

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.