Company DescriptionWe 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 *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , 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. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal 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.
Universal Products & Experiences Overview: Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of *** Universal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, *** and *** Universal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of *** Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. ***
Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
It is the policy of *** Universal and *** Universal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job DescriptionAs a key leader within the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) Controllership team, the Director, Accounting & Reporting will be responsible for accounting processes, controls, systems and reporting that ensures controllership objectives are met to world class standards across UP&E (Consumer Products, Digital Games, and Franchise Management). This position reports to the UP&E Assistant Controller and partners with Finance and Accounting teams across the US and multiple international territories. This role exists within a fast-paced environment having the opportunity for growth within the company.
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. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Qualifications Job Responsibilities: - Timely management of monthly and quarterly close responsibilities and financial reporting of UP&E, organize timelines & deliverables and manage overall financial statement review
- Oversee technical accounting areas including agent commission liabilities, fixed assets, lease accounting, international recharges and taxes
- Oversight and review of Name, Voice, Likeness reporting for licensed intellectual properties which requires working with Financial Contract Administration and Reporting Team
- Supervise and review the work of Senior Financial Analysts (2); provide coaching as appropriate
- Partner with offshore (business process outsourcing) team to oversee tasks, and review work product; enhance and innovate with offshore team to standardize and centralize tasks
- Partner with *** U Corporate as UP&E's main point of contact for SAP S4 implementation
- Partner with Virtual Workforce team to use automation tools (robots, machine learning, AI) to automate accounting processes
- Review and approve journal entries, and related support/analysis; prepare journal entries as needed
- Oversee preparation of the balance sheet review reporting package and supporting analytical schedules
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations, prepare account reconciliations as needed
- Support the accounts payable function, including management of approval matrix
- Support international accounting management from a controls, compliance, and reporting perspective
- Partner with Finance to ensure companywide financial goals and objectives are being met timely and efficiently
- Special projects
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting or auditing experience
- CPA preferred
- Big Four audit experience preferred
Additional Job Requirements: - Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Qualifications - Strong leadership skills including coaching, providing feedback, and aligning staff skills and strengths with team responsibilities
- Exhibit strong analytical, technical and research skills
- Consistently displays persistence, accountability, and flexibility
- Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
- Collaborator with good interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Proficient in SAP a plus
- Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, financial formulas)
Additional Information *** Universal'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.
*** Universal 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.
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