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Versant Media · 5 days ago

Manager, Accounting - TV Networks

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, home to iconic and trusted brands. The role involves supporting the financial close process for the TV Networks organization, preparing financial statements, ensuring SOX compliance, and supervising junior staff.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process for the TV Networks organization, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies

Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with a focus on linear distribution, advertising, and other revenue streams

Assist in the preparation and analysis of internal financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting packages for senior leadership

Partner with Finance and Technical Accounting teams to assess accounting impacts of new or complex business transactions

Ensure SOX compliance through the maintenance and documentation of internal controls, and support audit processes by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries

Coordinate with the Senior Director to identify opportunities for process improvements and control enhancements across accounting operations

Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of reporting systems and tools used in the controllership function

Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems)

Coordinate and communicate with various business units, including Financial Planning, Controllership, and Legal

Qualification

AccountingFinanceCPAU.S. GAAPFinancial statementsProcess improvementSOX complianceTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred

Minimum of 4+ years Accounting and/or Finance experience, preferably in the entertainment industry

Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards

Benefits

Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes

Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars

Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks

Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks