Job Description

Role Purpose

Manager, Accounting and Reporting , participates in the day-to-day operations of the Studio Group Headquarters Controllership team, and will assist in a wide range of accounting and consolidation matters for Film and TV, including supporting financial reporting obligations to NBCUniversal Corporate, Comcast and external parties. The role is in a fast-paced headquarters environment, interfaces with teams domestically and internationally, and has opportunities for growth.

This role will manage the Senior Financial Analyst, Consolidation and Reporting and report to the Director, Consolidation and Reporting, while overseeing the Business Process Outsourcing provider and working closely with the broader Studio Group Controllership and Finance teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Operational:

• Key contributor to the monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, variance analyses and supporting schedules across various financial statement line items.
• Responsible for quarterly NBCU Corporate data requests, which include individual preparation, review of submissions provided by the offshore business provider and gathering/consolidation of information provided by multiple business units.
• Oversees cash receipts application across DreamWorks, Focus Features & NBCU Universal bank accounts; reviews journal entries and analysis prepared by the Senior Financial Analyst and offshore business provider. Monitor unclaimed cash.
• Perform all Controllership responsibilities for Peacock Kids, including but not limited to production accounting, journal entry preparation, AP processing, variance analysis and cost oversight, working closely with the business operators.
• Act as a center of excellence and support for business units by providing and enforcing guidance and best practices, validating balances from a consolidated perspective, and investigating variances to prior periods.
• Coordinate and oversee Studio Group business units’ adherence to various tasks and processes, including but not limited to internal controls, close requirements, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Participate and collaborate on corporate driven initiatives and process change across the business, including special projects. In the next year, this will include significant emphasis on NBCU’s transition to the SAP S4 platform.
• Manage work performed by business process outsourcing provider, including training, and review and maintenance of desktop procedures.
• Proactively identify opportunities to build efficiencies and consistencies into existing accounting and reporting processes and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with broader Controllership groups on process benchmarking and with FP&A on period close status.
• Participate in ongoing learning and cross-training opportunities.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed.

People & Leadership:

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with cross-functional finance teams.
• Contribute to coaching and developing Studio Group controllership staff professionally and technically.
• Cultivate an inclusive environment where staff can produce high quality results, actively be involved in process improvement, and share ideas.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting related experience. (Combination of public accounting and private industry experience preferred.)
• Microsoft Suites skills are essential, including strong/exceptional Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables and v-lookup) and heavy knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• CPA or on path to obtaining CPA license preferred.
• Experience with SAP and AoE preferred.
• Entertainment experience preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across the organization.
• Excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Inquisitive and eager to learn.
• Able to identify issues and make recommendations for solutions.
• Solid work ethic and follow through.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Flexible and able to take on new challenges as they arise.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $90,000-125,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

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.

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.