Senior Manager, Total Rewards Accounting - Remote

A&E Television Networks, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A+E Global Media is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards Accounting (Temporary) to join our finance team. You will assist in budgeting, forecasts and fringe benefit costs, and ensure accurate accounting close under US GAAP for compensation and benefits.

In this role you’ll partner with HR Total Rewards, reconcile systems (PATH, BPC) and prepare monthly reporting, balance sheets and headcount data, while driving process improvements and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or similar CPA strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and accounting experience (8–15 years).
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines under tight schedules.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient leadership and presentation skills; confidentiality maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for compensation and fringe benefits.
• Reconcile PATH with BPC budgets and forecasts.
• Develop fringe expense budgets and track against plans.
• Refresh retirement and health care cost estimates with consultants and actuaries.
• Coordinate with HR Total Rewards to ensure accurate budgeting data.
• Review and post journal entries for monthly accruals and closes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheet analyses and headcount data.
• Support annual audits of benefit plans and corporate audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Accountability

Collaboration

Creativity

Passion

Education

B.S. in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

SAP BPC

General ledger systems

Job description

A+E Global Media is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards Accounting (Temporary) to join our finance team. You will assist in budgeting, forecasts and fringe benefit costs, and ensure accurate accounting close under US GAAP for compensation and benefits.

In this role you’ll partner with HR Total Rewards, reconcile systems (PATH, BPC) and prepare monthly reporting, balance sheets and headcount data, while driving process improvements and maintaining strict confidentiality.