Sr. Director, Accounting – TV Networks

• Oversee the controllership activities for TV Networks revenues and non-programming expenses.
• Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls.
• Partner as trusted advisor to the TV Networks finance organization on issues concerning reporting and controls, and assist with the formulation of financial and operational policy matters.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial information.  Lead financial statement reviews for TV Networks (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows), and oversee preparation and review of relevant schedules to support external disclosure.
• Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensure all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately and timely.
• Responsible for key controllership processes related to linear distribution, advertising and other revenue streams in TV Networks, collaborating with business and technical accounting teams to assess the impacts of new transactions.
• Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and concentrate on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas.
• Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. 
• Manage both external and internal audits for revenue and non-programming expenses in TV Networks. 
• Ensure the accurate and timely  preparation  and  delivery  of  all  regular  and  ad  hoc management reports.
• 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 reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems)

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance equivalent and a 8+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and financial accounting standards.

Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long term incentive eligible)

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