Sr. Manager, Finance Systems & Innovation - job 4 of 4

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

The Sr. Manager will lead system support for production tickets, drive enhancements, and foster customer partnerships for existing Studio O2C systems, with a primary focus on Global TV Distribution. This exciting role will also be an essential strategic partner of all Finance Transformation initiatives, including but not limited to, the transition to a new accounting subledger and general ledger. You will be required to work closely with all system touchpoint leads, as well as Controllership and FP&A teams. Continuous communication and follow-through to all stakeholders are paramount in this role.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Finance Systems for TV Distribution, and will have exposure to several global financial and technology leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production support prioritization process of open items and work with IT business analysts to understand solutions, produce questions, and ensure proper timing of deployments.  Communicate material open tickets to controllership teams quarterly.
• Continuously identify and document areas for operational process improvements/simplification to reduce burdens within system.
• Conduct intake requirements and oversee UAT future enhancements process. Create structured documentation of key design decisions, end-to-end test scenarios, and expected system outcomes. Prepare recommendations for all results that have a gap from the intended effect.
• Become superuser for all order to cash systems. Develop and maintain close relationships with all technology system leaders.
• Review licensing agreements to understand key contract provisions produced during contract processing. Evaluate contracts for unique/complex accounting issues. Work with Technical Accounting to determine systematic changes necessary for proper accounting treatment.
• Provide critical input in discussions with senior leadership (operations, sales admin, technology, and finance) for next step solutions for enhancements.
• Develop high-impact presentations for executive audiences, incorporating compelling storytelling to effectively communicate key messages in critical business scenarios.
• Ad hoc special projects as needed.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid understanding of US GAAP Revenue Recognition rules
• Experience in working with technology for system enhancements
• Must have advanced level MS Excel experience
• Excellent analytical ability and detailed oriented
• A team player who can also work independently and is a self starter
• Demonstrated ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison with various internal professionals
• Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Proven problem-solving skills
• SAP/S4 experience highly desirable

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

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [email protected].