Senior Finance Reporting & Close Manager

fox com; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Corporation is seeking a Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting to support the Digital & Technology P&L, manage close cycles, and drive financial discipline across procurement and invoicing functions.

You will partner with FP&A and operational teams to investigate variances, ensure internal controls, and deliver timely reporting while supporting audits and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within public accounting or a large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify variances.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and the ability to analyze large data sets; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for the Operating Division, including oversight of third-party goods and services, proper expense codification, and accurate general ledger recording.
• Analyze actual spending results and review accrual journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of third-party costs across both the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on monthly financial results, clearly articulating drivers of spend, key variances, and accounting treatments to finance and operational stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders and the FP&A team to investigate expense fluctuations, provide variance explanations, and support reporting deliverables.
• Perform and validate monthly reconciliation of key Balance Sheet accounts to ensure reported financial results are accurate, supported, and compliant with internal controls.
• Manage the Procure-to-Pay Process including day-to-day vendor management and invoicing, including answering vendor inquiries, overseeing invoice processing, working closely with cross-functional teams to secure appropriate approvals, and resolving payment issues.
• Serve as the primary finance liaison to Accounts Payable, operational stakeholders, and external vendors, facilitating vendor onboarding, issue resolution, and adherence to internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with Purchase Order policies and approval workflows to support accurate accruals and timely expense recognition.
• Partner cross-functionally to review and interpret contractual terms, supporting appropriate financial treatment and alignment between purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements, including automation and system enhancements, to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with the FP&A team during month-end and budget/forecast cycles to support financial planning and performance analysis.
• Ensure timely completion of close deliverables in coordination with the General Accounting team, maintaining accountability for assigned reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and contribute to management presentations and supporting materials related to financial results and operational performance.
• Assist in supporting Internal and External Audit requests including ensuring proper compliance with identified “Key SOX Controls” and proper documentation of transactions and tracking status of requests.
• Reconcile and validate embedded cost reports from cross-divisional partners, collaborating with stakeholders to investigate material variances and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc financial inquiries and support quarterly reporting requirements from Corporate Accounting, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Coupa

Job description

Fox Corporation is seeking a Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting to support the Digital & Technology P&L, manage close cycles, and drive financial discipline across procurement and invoicing functions.

You will partner with FP&A and operational teams to investigate variances, ensure internal controls, and deliver timely reporting while supporting audits and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.