Sr. Manager, Accounting

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

This is a temporary to permanent position. This is a project/limited term position with the opportunity to become an internal staff position after approximately 15 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Sr. Accounting Manager, Revenue Latam is responsible for the end to end accounting for the billing to cash processes for all revenue streams including; Affiliate sales across PayTV, Premium Channels and Partnerships, Direct Ad Sales and Ad Sales representations, as well as Direct to Consumer revenues, in accordance with US GAAP across all entities within the Latam Hub & Spanish Latam joint venture (SPL).

This position will report to the Sr. Director, Finance & Operations and manages a team of three with additional support from offshore accountants.  The position also works closely with the FP&A and Accounting team in Miami and the Billing & Collections team in Mexico and Colombia.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the end-to-end revenue lifecycle for Affiliate and Ad Sales portfolios across LATAM, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms, and US GAAP accounting requirements.
• Responsible for accurate & timely financial accounting across all revenue streams & related commissions & incentives as part of monthly close process.  Involves journal entry review, Interco management, P&L variance analysis and decision making in judgmental areas.
• Monthly reporting of revenue financials and balance sheet reviews to senior management, for all LatAm entities, including presentation of the monthly closing analysis and risks and opportunities to the Regional Financial Controller and SVP of Finance & Affiliates.
• Ownership of all revenue related balances incl. statutory accounts process, corporate reporting requirements, account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Ownership & approval of annual agency incentive and sales commission settlements
• Responsible for issuing & maintaining accounting guidance for new revenue streams in accordance with US GAAP & NBCU Policy.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and manage a team of 2 Accountants and 1 Manager and offshore resources, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged team culture.
• Drive team development through coaching, training, goal setting, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Billing & Collections team in Mexico and Colombia, as well as 3rd party affiliates distribution partners, to ensure all billings & collections are accurately accounted for.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering financial insights and recommendations to support commercial and strategic decisions.

Business Transformation and Project Management:

• Drive the successful implementation and pivot to DTC launch in Latin America by supporting the execution of all revenue related aspects of the project.
• Develop and implement financial controls, processes, and systems to support the new platform's operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA across the LATAM region revenue streams, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional business requirements
• Assist the Sr. Director, Finance & Operations in ad hoc finance projects such as systems Implementation to drive controllership, simplification and automation improvements

Finance Operations Systems Improvement & Transformation Analysis:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute projects that drive transformation and efficiencies in revenue operations and systems.
• Conduct, where applicable, financial analysis, including revenue projections, cost analysis, and ROI assessments, to support decision-making and ensure financial goals are met.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:  

• Degree in accounting with post-graduate accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) and Big 4 experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets) and accounting software applications (SAP)
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to resolve problems
• Ability to operate in a diverse, global environment
• A very high standard for accuracy of reporting and consistency of control
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish, with work experience in international companies both oral and written; Portuguese is a plus

Desired Characteristics:  

• Highly energetic and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• US Corporation and Entertainment Industry experience advantageous.
• Understanding of media sector preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP applications (SAP ECC, S/4 HANA), Multidimensional Reporting (SAP BPC, BW/BI, AOE)
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders as well as collaborate, motivate and create relationships with others
• Demonstrated experience in Finance transformation and process improvement

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have a valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Information

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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.