Director, Technical Accounting & Policy

Company:  NBCUniversal
Location: New York
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility ( work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Role Purpose:Reporting to the Vice President of Technical Accounting and Policy, the Director, Technical Accounting and Policy, will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This role will serve as a key resource for technical accounting issues, including the interpretation and application of accounting principles, standards, and regulations. The role will involve reviewing complex transactions, developing accounting policies, and providing guidance to both internal stakeholders and external auditors.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain company’s accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standardsAnalyze complex transactions and accounting issues, providing guidance on appropriate treatment and documentationAssist with the end-to-end implementation of accounting policies and best practicesProactively monitor, review, research and interpret GAAP and analyze emerging accounting pronouncements for policy/financial statement implicationsDevelop interpretations and communications related to new accounting standards and ensure consistency across the organizationSupport accurate financial reporting across NBCUReview documents to identify accounting issues and propose solutions or alternativesManage the research, documentation and accounting resolution for new and/or proposed transactionsConsult with Comcast, business units and external auditors on technical accounting matters and the application and development of accounting policiesDocument and communicate the accounting for transactionsAssist Comcast with developing responses to standard setters’ exposure drafts and other proposalsLiaise with outside auditors on accounting topics and the adoption of new standardsAssist in the preparation of financial reporting disclosures (MD&A and Footnotes) for new accounting standards and completed transactionsAssist in ensuring compliance across organization of all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Other duties and projects as assignedBasic Requirements:Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Accounting and 7+ years of work experience within big four professional accounting firms and an accounting policy function or similar group, leading complex accounting transactions and driving best practices and proceduresProven business partner with the ability to problem solve, drive resolution, guide and counsel on a wide variety of internal reporting priorities; ability to build credibility quicklyCPA license required to be maintainedDesired Characteristics:A mix of public accounting and corporate accounting experience is highly preferredExperience working across multiple lines of business with a variety of complex products or services, all in an environment of great change is highly desiredDemonstrates a high degree of technical proficiency and experience with complex accounting research and technical accounting activitiesExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levelsAbility to interact with various levels of finance personnel with ability to explain complex accounting in succinct manner; a good listenerPositive sense of ownership and commitment to achieving resultsAdvanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skillsSkilled project management experience with an ability to multitask and work on several projects, ensuring processes are followed and deadlines are metEntertainment and media industry experience a plusThis position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.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: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing

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