Manager, Financial Systems and Reporting

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.

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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 Purpose
NBCUniveral’s Studio Group is a leading producer and distributor of premium feature length and episodic content for global consumers as well as internal and external platforms. Within the Studio Group, Film and TV cost accounting and its supporting finance systems provide the foundational accuracy and integrity of the production operations and is critical to our success as a business in delivering insightful financial reporting to make timely decisions in a competitive landscape. This role will support both divisions to promote synergies between UFEG and USG and provides for broad exposure to NBCUniversal’s major content production business.

Manager of TV Cost Financial Systems and Master Data will be one of two key supports of the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) application as well as the lead on managing the programming and production master data process for the Television Entertainment group.  The role will also help to facilitate aspects of the Filmed Entertainment accounting and reporting responsibilities, including but not limited to financial close and reporting, process improvement, and technical accounting. This role must be able to deliver accurate and timely accounting close results and financial plans/budgets.

This role will report to the VP, TV Cost and Reporting with a dotted line to the Director, Systems, TV Production & Distribution of the Universal Studio Group. 

The Position

This role is a member of NBCUniversal Studio Group controllership team and will manage responsibilities pertaining to both film and television accounting and reporting. Initial key responsibilities include:

• Develop, enhance and provide overall support of the custom-configured television financial application (SMART) that facilitates title-specific budgeting and reporting.
  • Understand and validate financial processes to ensure accurate program output
  • Communicate with key business contacts across disciplines on the outputs of the program
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Financial Systems on SMART application, who will provide both training and oversight
  • Provide monthly actual result reconciliations between General Ledger and SMART application. Prepare quarterly Controllership Workbook schedules for review
  • Maintain and manage title master data essential to reporting functions
• Additional responsibilities include financial reporting and close processes for film and television:
  • Prepare and/or review film and television journal entries
  • Support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Identify and assist with implementing process improvements, including presentations to key senior leadership
• Collaborate with various internal business groups to facilitate reporting
  • Includes, but not limited to, distribution, production, and corporate finance, other controllership teams, and executive management
• Opportunity for expanded exposure to the broader business as the role evolves

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance or related field. Qualified Accountant (CPA or equivalent preferred)
• 5+ years of financial accounting and controls experience
• Exceptional proficiency with Excel, as well as broader Microsoft Office product (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Large ERP system experience such as SAP and Oracle  
• Entertainment Industry experience preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Thorough professional training and expertise in US GAAP accounting principles, systems and controls, and advanced analytical skills/insights
• The ability to plan and organize work for self and others to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and pro-active approach to building and sustaining collaborative working relationships
• An understanding of financial accounting and reporting database systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Well-developed organizing skills and team-oriented mentality to manage and support multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve operational and reporting efficiencies
• Process and system awareness, including the ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks that could jeopardize the integrity of financial reporting

Hybrid: This 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: $105,000-$130,000 (bonus 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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