Director, A/R and Accounting

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our A/R & Revenue Accounting Shared Services team is looking for a Director to be responsible for managing both Affiliate, Ad Sales, and miscellaneous A/R and revenue accounting for all FOX business units. You will also be responsible for coordinating Sox testing, internal & external audits, collaborating closely with our VP, Accounting on special projects related to revenue accounting & A/R systems, and have the opportunity to manage a team of nine staff.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review and approve all journal entries related to month-end close
2. Manage and oversee the affiliate A/R month-end close process in Coral system
3. Manage and oversee ad sales month-end close process in OnAir system
4. Manage and oversee month-end close process in Workday ERP system
5. Manage and oversee Top 20 AR and Revenue Qtrly reporting
6. Manage and oversee Affiliate Revenue by State and City reporting annually
7. Review and approve monthly cash tie out to ensure all the cash is booked on time
8. Review and approve monthly A/R reconciliations and ensure rec items are resolved on a timely basis
9. Review monthly Bank reconciliation and ensure all the bank rec items are resolved on a timely basis
10. Analyze A/R & Revenue variances, identify the cause of variance, and make necessary corrections
11. Coordinate internal and external audits as well as Sox testing
12. Assist and respond to various inquiries and requests from Affiliates, Ad Sales Finance, Tax department, and Credit & Collection teams to help fulfill their goals and complete their work
13. Think of ways on how to enhance A/R systems to help improve efficiency & productivity in order for us to absorb the increase in the volume of work
14. Coordinate with Credit & Collections in resolving discrepancies to expedite payment
15. Meet internal and corporate deadlines
16. Special projects and Ad hoc request as needed
17. Maintain excellent customer service

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. 10+ years of experience in accounting-related work
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, and pivot tables), and Microsoft PowerPoint
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with diverse groups of people
5. Strong organizational and analytical skills
6. Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

1. CPA or MBA
2. Linear & Digital revenue experience
3. Knowledge of foreign currency revaluation process
4. Proficiency in Workday softwares

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.