Senior Accounting Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

Red Seat Ventures is a creator-driven media company that partners with talent, authors, and brands to launch and grow digital-first businesses. We sit at the intersection of content, media, and entrepreneurship — helping visionary creators bring their ideas to life and scale sustainably.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our accounting function across multiple entities. This role blends hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight — you will drive the monthly close process, establish and enforce internal controls, mentor and develop a growing accounting team, and serve as a key partner to senior leadership on financial reporting and operational decisions.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in general accounting and financial reporting, a track record of managing teams in digital media or fast‑paced environments. A CPA license is required.

• Own and direct the full monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Oversee and optimize all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, driving efficiency and accuracy improvements

• Prepare, review, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including variance analysis and management commentary

• Lead the review and analysis of talent and creator contracts; oversee revenue share and participation statements and ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of staff accountants and senior accountants; oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth across the accounting team

• Serve as a senior finance partner to sales, production, operations, and legal teams, providing financial insight and ensuring accurate accounting for diverse revenue streams (e.g., sponsor ships, licensing, media sales, e‑commerce)

• Oversee sales commission calculations, review commission statements, and ensure accuracy of commissions reporting and related accruals

• Lead the development, documentation, and enforcement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth

• Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, shared services, and technical accounting teams

• Establish and maintain SOX compliance frameworks, including documentation of key controls, risk assessments, and remediation of any identified deficiencies

• Drive systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function

• Provide strategic financial analysis, budgeting support, and ad hoc reporting to senior leadership to inform business decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred

• Active CPA license required

• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or senior leadership capacity

• Proven track record of building, managing, and developing accounting teams, including both in‑house and outsourced staff

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, consolidations, and multi‑entity accounting

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, Quick Books, Sage)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial…