Manager, Compensation & Benefits Accounting

Comcast; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking a Manager, Compensation Accounting to lead the accounting, analysis, and reporting for compensation functions within the Global Controllership Organization. You will guide the team and partner with business units to ensure timely, GAAP-compliant results.

This role emphasizes process improvements, automation, and strong controls, plus mentoring staff and supporting internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Accounting; Financial Reports; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the activities of Accounting staff to ensure efficient department operations
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis in compliance with GAAP
• Continually drives automation and process improvement across team to simplify process and increase efficiency of month-end close
• Developing procedures to adapt to operational changes and policy updates within the department
• Overseeing internal and external audit inquiries, managing audit processes to maintain financial integrity
• Enforcing corporate policies regarding internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, guiding Accountants on necessary adjustments and entries
• Providing subject matter expertise and guidance to employees, developing performance standards for the team
• Adapting departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges, implementing functional strategies
• Developing, mentoring, and training Accounting team members
• 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) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our Global Controllership Organization (GCO) as Manager, Compensation Accounting. This role will be responsible for managing the accounting, analysis, and reporting for compensation areas. This role is expected to provide technical and administrative guidance and support to the team and our business partners. This role is also expected to provide analytical support regarding financial statements and general ledger activity as it relates to compensation areas. They will serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to employees. They are expected to develop processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies and process improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the activities of Accounting staff to ensure efficient department operations
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis in compliance with GAAP
• Continually drives automation and process improvement across team to simplify process and increase efficiency of month-end close.
• Developing procedures to adapt to operational changes and policy updates within the department
• Overseeing internal and external audit inquiries, managing audit processes to maintain financial integrity
• Enforcing corporate policies regarding internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, guiding Accountants on necessary adjustments and entries
• Providing subject matter expertise and guidance to employees, developing performance standards for the team
• Adapting departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges, implementing functional strategies
• Developing, mentoring, and training Accounting team members
• 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) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• 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 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.

Skills:

Accounting; Financial Reports; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years