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 Senior Manager, Financial Reporting will play a critical role in Versant’s Corporate Controllership organization, reporting to the Vice President of Financial Reporting. This role is responsible for leading the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes for corporate and consolidated results. Reporting to the VP of Financial Reporting, this role ensures financial data is complete, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal policies. The position focuses on internal reporting—managing close deliverables, performing variance analysis, and partnering cross-functionally to support leadership with timely and reliable financial insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent 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.

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, including managing timelines, key deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies for consolidated financial results
• Maintain the financial close calendar and coordinate close status tracking to ensure adherence to deadlines and completeness of reporting
• Prepare and post top-side and consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, FX adjustments, and allocation entries
• Perform variance analysis of consolidated financial results and prepare internal reporting packages to inform senior leadership
• Ensure SOX controls over the financial close and consolidation processes are designed and operating effectively; support related audit activities
• Coordinate with the External Reporting team for key inputs needed for external reporting
• Collaborate with Financial Systems, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting to improve reporting processes and implement system enhancements
• Manage stock-based compensation accounting, including journal entries, expense recognition, and reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee corporate debt accounting, including interest accruals, amortization of debt issuance costs, covenant compliance support, and related financial reporting disclosures
• Develop and maintain internal analytics including P&L and balance sheet flux reporting, cash flow review, and consolidated KPIs
• Support internal and external audit activities related to the financial close, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Provide oversight and coaching to team members including a Manager and Analyst position
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