Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy

Compensation
: USD 90,000 - USD 125,000 - yearly

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, Technical Accounting & Policy will play a key role in executing Versant’s technical accounting strategy, supporting the development and consistent application of accounting policies, and evaluating complex transactions for proper accounting treatment. Reporting to the VP, Technical Accounting & Policy, this position will partner with Controllership, FP&A, Legal, and External Reporting to ensure Versant remains compliant with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.

The role will also support the implementation of new standards, lead technical research, and act as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting analysis and documentation for complex and non-recurring transactions, including but not limited to business combinations, divestitures, leases, impairments, and restructuring activities
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos that support management’s conclusions under U.S. GAAP, in partnership with external auditors
• Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and business unit finance teams on accounting issues and help translate guidance into operational execution
• Act as subject matter expert for application of key accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived asset accounting
• Monitor and interpret emerging accounting pronouncements, assessing relevance and coordinating with relevant teams for implementation readiness
• Support preparation and review of footnote disclosures and MD&A sections impacted by technical topics, in collaboration with External Reporting
• Assist with SOX control documentation related to technical accounting conclusions and ensure audit readiness for key estimates and judgments
• Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness
• Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations
• Coordinate closely with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy and external auditors to address comments, walkthroughs, and audit deliverables
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and policy alignment by presenting technical updates and accounting considerations to Controllership leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA required.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
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! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan,…