Senior Accountant - Fandango
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Universal City California United States
Sports
Company 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
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company 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, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Responsibilities:
Complete the month-end close for the Fandango at Home entity (A/P, A/R, journals, and Blackline monthly reconciliations)
Compute and process monthly and quarterly studio royalty payments
Work with Accounting manager to review studio agreements to verify Fandango is recognizing revenue by GAAP accounting standards and compliant with contractual obligations with third parties
Communicate with studios on reporting variances and announcements; work closely with Fandango at Home operations team to maintain studio relationships
Work closely with BI to ensure data integrity on reports - Help validate data input from various sources and ensure data integrity (e.g. subsystem reconciliation, bank and point-of-sale tie-outs)
Set up new studios for SFTP data/reporting transfer
Compute, report, and review monthly sales tax reports to KPMG and Vertex (review sales tax posting on Day +1, review variance trending on the 15th of every month)
Collaborate with the FP&A team to review monthly P&L variances between actuals and budget/forecast
Assist with yearly external audits, internal control documentation, accounting policies, and procedures
Complete ongoing accounting projects to build efficiencies and automation
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Support long-term Global Controllership initiatives for automation and standardization – Support Sr. Director, Sr. Manager, and Manager to maintain and enhance strong controllership environment
Other various special projects and analysis as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1+ years of prior accounting experience, with strong analytical skills
Intermediate to expert level MS Excel and Word skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Supportive teamwork attitude
Ability to work independently
Project management experience
Prior experience with SAP preferred
Understanding of general ledger functionality
Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs
Remote position
Additional Information:
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- $80,000 - $95,000
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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
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.
For LA County and City Residents Only: 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.
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
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company 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, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Responsibilities:
Complete the month-end close for the Fandango at Home entity (A/P, A/R, journals, and Blackline monthly reconciliations)
Compute and process monthly and quarterly studio royalty payments
Work with Accounting manager to review studio agreements to verify Fandango is recognizing revenue by GAAP accounting standards and compliant with contractual obligations with third parties
Communicate with studios on reporting variances and announcements; work closely with Fandango at Home operations team to maintain studio relationships
Work closely with BI to ensure data integrity on reports - Help validate data input from various sources and ensure data integrity (e.g. subsystem reconciliation, bank and point-of-sale tie-outs)
Set up new studios for SFTP data/reporting transfer
Compute, report, and review monthly sales tax reports to KPMG and Vertex (review sales tax posting on Day +1, review variance trending on the 15th of every month)
Collaborate with the FP&A team to review monthly P&L variances between actuals and budget/forecast
Assist with yearly external audits, internal control documentation, accounting policies, and procedures
Complete ongoing accounting projects to build efficiencies and automation
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Support long-term Global Controllership initiatives for automation and standardization – Support Sr. Director, Sr. Manager, and Manager to maintain and enhance strong controllership environment
Other various special projects and analysis as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1+ years of prior accounting experience, with strong analytical skills
Intermediate to expert level MS Excel and Word skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Supportive teamwork attitude
Ability to work independently
Project management experience
Prior experience with SAP preferred
Understanding of general ledger functionality
Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs
Remote position
Additional Information:
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- $80,000 - $95,000
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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
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.
For LA County and City Residents Only: 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.