Manager, Accounting & SOX Compliance

Xfinity; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage technical accounting matters and internal controls. The role involves risk assessments, policy development, and collaboration with business units to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience, including CPA certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or larger public companies.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, SEC guidance, and COSO framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical accounting matters and partner with business units.
• Perform accounting risk assessments and monitor internal controls.
• Provide training on new accounting standards and technical topics.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for managing technical accounting matters, conducting accounting risk assessments and monitoring internal controls for assigned accounting areas for the Comcast enterprise. Involves developing an expertise in GAAP for assigned areas, as well as an understanding of accounting policies, risks, controls, processes, systems and areas of judgement for the Comcast enterprise.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Manage technical accounting matters and partner with Comcast business units on the development and application of accounting policies and implementation of internal controls.
• Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions for complex accounting matters.
• Perform accounting risk assessments to identify and evaluate risks and internal controls.
• Monitor internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure controls are operating effectively.
• Identify and communicate control findings to management and executive leadership.
• Research new and proposed accounting standards and monitor changes in the business environment and emerging risks.
• Provide training to others on new accounting standards and technical accounting topics.
• Participate in close-related accounting reviews and analyses.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
• Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• CPA
• Open to candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., public accounting and/or larger public companies)
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, SEC guidance, and COSO framework
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts
• Ability to build relationships with others and work directly with senior executives

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Skills

Accounting, Communication, Internal Controls

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Education

Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

5-7 Years Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.