Job Description

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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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 Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the Corporate Accounting team and Accenture’s BPO R2R team, overseeing execution of journal entries, reconciliations, and close tasks
• Provide review, approval, and final sign-off on journal entries and reconciliations completed by the BPO team across corporate accounting areas, specifically payroll accounting
• Monitor BPO task completion and escalate delays or quality concerns to the appropriate Leadership
• Lead daily or recurring check-ins with the BPO lead to track status of close deliverables, issue logs, and resolution progress
• Validate that BPO-prepared entries meet Versant’s documentation, backup, and control standards prior to posting
• Partner with each Corporate Accounting Manager to ensure their BPO support is properly aligned, trained, and monitored across O&T accounting and Corporate Accounting
• Coordinate across teams to prioritize high-impact or time-sensitive close activities supported by the BPO
• Maintain BPO task trackers, support documentation audit trails, and prepare status updates for leadership as needed
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, training guides, and continuous improvement feedback loops for BPO-supported activities
• Support SOX compliance by ensuring BPO-prepared activities align with documented controls and walkthroughs
• Collaborate with the R2R Accounting Operations team to enforce process ownership and standardization across close cycles

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week.
• Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.
• 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 benefits 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.

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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