Director, Corporate Accounting (CPA)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director Corporate & Technical Accounting is responsible for leading the Companys technical accounting accounting policy corporate accounting governance to ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with SEC reporting requirements. Operates in close partnership with the VP Financial Accounting & Reporting who owns the consolidation close and external reporting processes. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the underlying accounting policies and balance sheet integrity supporting those processes are accurate consistent and compliant. Drive alignment with Comcast/NBCU accounting policies enhance governance across global accounting teams and ensure a strong audit-ready control environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Lead the research interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations for complex unusual or non-routine transactions
• Prepare review and approve technical accounting memos and position papers supporting accounting conclusions
• Maintain and update the companys accounting policies framework and ensure alignment with Comcast/NBCU accounting standards
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and evaluate their impact on the companys financial statements
• Drive consistency in application of accounting policies across all parks/business units and geographies
• Establish best-in-class documentation standards and governance over technical accounting positions
• Partner closely with Comcast and NBCU Technical Accounting teams

Corporate Accounting Governance

• Lead the design and enforcement of a robust account reconciliation program including:
• Standardization of reconciliation formats and review protocols
• Risk-based prioritization of accounts
• Monitoring of aged/unreconciled balances
• Ensure reconciliation outcomes are integrated into the close and review process with clear accountability and escalation protocols
• Partner with the VP Financial Accounting & Reporting to ensure that underlying accounting data supports an efficient and accurate close and consolidation process

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Ensure all accounting conclusions are well-supported documented and audit-ready
• Partner with Internal Audit to design and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) particularly in judgmental or high-risk areas related to technical accounting
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies and continuous improvement of the control environment

Strategic Transactions & Accounting Advisory

• Partner with legal treasury tax and business development teams to assess accounting implications of proposed transactions and complex commercial arrangements
• Provide proactive accounting guidance to influence transaction structuring and reduce financial reporting risk

Internal Partnership & Advisory

• Serve as an internal consultant to Controllership FP&A tax treasury and operational teams on technical accounting questions
• Provide training and guidance on accounting policies technical accounting topics and new accounting standards
• Drive alignment with Comcast/NBCU on key accounting judgments and policy interpretations.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required.
• Masters degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• A CPA or equivalent certification is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting and/or public company experience;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Technical Skills

• Deep U.S. GAAP & Technical Accounting Expertise : Demonstrated experience drafting clear audit-ready technical accounting memos and applying guidance to complex and non-routine transactions
• Accounting Policy and governance : Proven ability to develop maintain and enforce accounting policies consistency and establish governance frameworks that ensure high quality compliant accounting outcomes
• Corporate Accounting fundamentals including journal entry governance account reconciliations balance sheet substantiation and controls that support an accurate and efficient close process

Soft Skills

• Judgment in complex and ambiguous situations : Exercises sound and practical judgment in high impact accounting decisions balancing technical accuracy business considerations and timelines
• Communication and translation of technical accounting concepts : Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong executive communication skills including written documentation and verbal presentations
• Influence and partnership : Ability to effectively influence senior stakeholders Controllers Financial Reporting and cross-functional leaders without direct authority to align on accounting positions and drive consistent outcomes

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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