Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy

Versant Media; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Dry cleaning services

Free shuttle to Manhattan

Job summary

Versant Media, headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy to lead the company’s accounting policy development and ensure proper treatment of complex transactions under U.S. GAAP and SOX.

The role partners with Controllership, FP&A, Legal and External Reporting, supporting new standards implementation and acting as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Qualifications

• CPA required; degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 4+ years in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or Big 4 preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting analysis and documentation for complex and non-recurring transactions (business combinations, divestitures, leases, impairments, restructurings).
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos supporting management conclusions with external auditors.
• Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and finance teams on accounting issues.
• Act as SME for revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived assets.
• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements and coordinate implementation readiness.
• Assist with SOX control documentation and audit readiness for key estimates.
• Develop training materials to educate control owners on SOX expectations.
• Coordinate with VP and external auditors on comments and audit deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

The Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy will play a key role in executing Versant’s technical accounting strategy, supporting the development and consistent application of accounting policies, and evaluating complex transactions for proper accounting treatment. Reporting to the VP, Technical Accounting & Policy, this position will partner with Controllership, FP&A, Legal, and External Reporting to ensure Versant remains compliant with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. The role will also support the implementation of new standards, lead technical research, and act as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting analysis and documentation for complex and non-recurring transactions, including but not limited to business combinations, divestitures, leases, impairments, and restructuring activities
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos that support management’s conclusions under U.S. GAAP, in partnership with external auditors
• Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and business unit finance teams on accounting issues and help translate guidance into operational execution
• Act as subject matter expert for application of key accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived asset accounting
• Monitor and interpret emerging accounting pronouncements, assessing relevance and coordinating with relevant teams for implementation readiness
• Support preparation and review of footnote disclosures and MD&A sections impacted by technical topics, in collaboration with External Reporting
• Assist with SOX control documentation related to technical accounting conclusions and ensure audit readiness for key estimates and judgments
• Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness
• Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations
• Coordinate closely with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy and external auditors to address comments, walkthroughs, and audit deliverables
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and policy alignment by presenting technical updates and accounting considerations to Controllership leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA required.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

What we’ll offer: At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll 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

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week. Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.

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 benefits and perks.

Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media'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.

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 [e-mail].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.