Senior Vice President, Controllership – Accounting Operations

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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.

The Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Controllership group for Enterprise-wide accounting operations as a key leader in Chief Accounting Officer organization.
• Lead Enterprise-wide accounting operations team, supporting Controllership and Finance teams across the organization with ownership of centralized accounting and transaction processing areas including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Responsible for development of Enterprise-wide accounting operations strategy and communication of the strategy, initiatives, plans and performance metrics to team members, key stakeholders, including the offshore partner.
• Oversee service delivery teams with accountability for third-party service providers. Responsible for defining and monitoring performance against KPIs, SLAs, efficiency metrics and objectives.
• Collaborate with Controllership and Finance teams to identify opportunities for continued centralization, technology solutions and process efficiency to enhance control and reduce costs.
• Oversee payroll processing in close partnership with HR teams, ensuring compliance, adhering to local tax regulations, contractual requirements and labor laws.
• Oversee that all transactions are processed, recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls.
• Partner as trusted advisor with the Corporate leadership on issues concerning reporting and controls to guide and counsel.
• Assist members of senior management with the formulation of financial and operational policy matters.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial information. Support Controllership teams in financial statement reviews (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows).
• Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and concentrate on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas.
• Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Support both external and internal audits for Enterprise-wide accounting areas.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of all regular and ad hoc management reports.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
• Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance equivalent and a minimum of 15 years of relevant accountant/finance experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards.

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.

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 SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.