Sr. Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

As a key member of the UP&E Controllership team, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), Accounting & Reporting will be part of the Financial Reporting team responsible for accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting across UP&E (Consumer Products, Digital Games, and Franchise Management). This position requires close interaction with other divisions and senior management, reporting directly to the Director, Accounting & Reporting. The SFA role exists within a fast-paced environment having the opportunity for growth within the company.

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: $80,000 - $95,000

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for weekly cash management and reporting
• Key contributor for the monthly and quarter close processes in SAP, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and investigating variances to prior periods
• Oversight and review of Name, Voice, Likeness Talent Participant reporting for licensed intellectual properties which requires working with Financial Contract Administration and Reporting Team
• Participate in the management of offshore accounting resources and review work product
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, and opportunity to present results to Finance and Accounting leadership including UP&E CFO and Controller, Universal Destinations and Experiences Controller, and NBCUniversal Corporate Financial Reporting
• Partner with Virtual Workforce team to use automation tools (robots, machine learning, AI) to automate accounting processes
• Act as a liaison with other departments within UP&E, including Controllership counterparts around the world, FP&A, IT, and Contract Operations as well as other NBCUniversal teams including the Universal Destinations and Experiences Controllership team
• Key contributor as NBCUniversal embarks on a legacy ERP to SAP S/4 Hana Transformation
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives and opportunities to build efficiencies into existing reporting routines
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform accounting research as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA or at least one exam passed
• Minimum 2 years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, financial formulas)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

Desired Characteristics:

• Big Four Audit experience
• Exhibit strong analytical, technical and research skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Persistent and able to bring projects to completion
• Proficient in SAP a plus
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong work ethic and follow-through

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 [email protected].