Versant Media · 4 hours ago
Sr. Director, Accounting – TV Networks
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expVERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, home to iconic brands. The Sr. Director of Accounting will oversee controllership activities for TV Networks revenues and expenses, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and SOX controls while collaborating with finance teams to enhance financial reporting.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Oversee the controllership activities for TV Networks revenues and non-programming expenses
Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls
Partner as trusted advisor to the TV Networks finance organization on issues concerning reporting and controls, and assist with the formulation of financial and operational policy matters
Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial information. Lead financial statement reviews for TV Networks (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows), and oversee preparation and review of relevant schedules to support external disclosure
Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensure all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately and timely
Responsible for key controllership processes related to linear distribution, advertising and other revenue streams in TV Networks, collaborating with business and technical accounting teams to assess the impacts of new transactions
Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and concentrate on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas
Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
Manage both external and internal audits for revenue and non-programming expenses in TV Networks
Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of all regular and ad hoc management reports
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance equivalent
8+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience
CPA required
Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
Recent News
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