Manager, Compensation & Benefits Accounting

Comcast Business; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking a Manager, Compensation Accounting to lead the Global Controllership Organization's compensation accounting function. The role focuses on accounting, analysis, and reporting for compensation areas, providing technical guidance and developing efficient processes.

It requires strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills to support business partners and financial statements. The position emphasizes month-end close improvements, internal controls, and audit coordination, with

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading accounting teams and driving process improvements.
• Ability to automate accounting processes and drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Accounting staff to ensure efficient department operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis in compliance with GAAP.
• Drive automation and process improvements to streamline month-end close.
• Develop procedures to adapt to policy updates and operational changes.
• Oversee internal and external audit inquiries and manage audit processes.
• Enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and guide necessary adjustments.
• Provide subject matter guidance and set performance standards for the team.
• Mentor and train Accounting team members and address resource challenges.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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

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.

Skills

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

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Education

Bachelor's Degree: AccountingWhile 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)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

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.