Manager, Content Accounting – #21454

Foster McKay; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Free shuttle transportation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Foster McKay is seeking a Manager of Content Programming in New Jersey. This hybrid role involves overseeing operational controllership processes for programming accounting related to Sports and News. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA certification, and a minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and mentoring staff. Employees enjoy great perks like a fitness center and gourmet cafeteria.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate deliverables.
• Experience in the media industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational controllership processes for programming accounting.
• Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversee compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.
• Conduct financial statement reviews and audits.

Skills

General accounting practices

Financial accounting standards

Internal controls

Staff management

Coaching

Auditor interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Job description

“It is never too late to be what you might have been”

The Manager of Content Programming will serve as key member of the Controllership Group within the TV Networks Group. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the media businesses and be a change agent. The position will report to the Senior Director, Programming Accounting and will work closely with the Senior Manager of Programming Accounting and the finance leadership across the group.

The Manager will own and be responsible for key operational controllership processes related to the programming accounting for Sports properties, News programs, and Entertainment programs.

What would I be doing?

• Work closely with TV Networks operational finance and legal to ensure clear understanding of contractual requirements and relevant production and monetization activities to determine timing of programming entries in connection with monthly close.
• Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensure all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately, timely, and with clear audit trail and documentation.
• Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and meeting SOX requirements.
• Perform financial statement reviews for relevant accounts (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows) to explain fluctuations, and prepare relevant schedules required to support external disclosure.
• Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes‑Oxyley compliance.
• Involved in meetings and discussions with both external and internal audits for content in TV Networks. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Collaborate with controllership team and IT on process improvement opportunities and reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems).

What would make me qualified?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance equivalent and 4+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices, financial accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Experience with managing staff and coaching.
• Experience working with auditors.
• Previous work experience in media industry a plus.
• Successful candidates are individuals who take ownership of their processes, pay attention to details, and ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables.
• Personnel who are curious about current processes and approaches, and those who like to look for solutions to problems and improvement in process.

What We Offer

You will have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out — Free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, plus daily group classes.
• Eat up — Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars.
• Extras — Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks.
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City.

Additional Information

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
• 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.

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