Manager, Content Accounting - TV Networks

Overview

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

The Manager of Content Programming will serve as a key member of the Controllership Group within the TV Networks Group at Versant Media. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the media businesses and be a change agent. The position will report to the Senior Director, Programming Accounting and will work closely with the Senior Manager of Programming Accounting and the finance leadership across the group.

• Work closely with TV Networks operational finance and legal to ensure clear understanding of contractual requirements and relevant production and monetization activities to determine timing of programming entries in connection with monthly close.
• Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately, timely, and with a clear audit trail and documentation.
• Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and meeting SOX requirements.
• Perform financial statement reviews for relevant accounts (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows) to explain fluctuations, and prepare relevant schedules required to support external disclosure.
• Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Participate in meetings and discussions with both external and internal audits for content in TV Networks.
• 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 process improvement opportunities and reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems).

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance equivalent and 4+ years of relevant accountant/finance experience.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices, financial accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Experience with managing staff and coaching.
• Experience working with auditors.
• Previous work experience in media industry a plus.
• Successful candidates are individuals who take ownership of their processes, pay attention to details, and ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables.
• Personnel who are curious about current processes and approaches, and those who like to look for solutions to problems and improvement in process.

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras – Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City.

Hybrid:
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

$90,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

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