We 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 NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, 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. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) 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. Role Purpose: The Global Finance Operations Record to Report Sr. Manager is responsible for the delivery of the Record to Report functions including general ledger accounting, monthly close, asset accounting, account reconciliations and various other processes performed by both onshore and offshore teams. Ensuring BPO performance complies with SLAs, provide excellent customer service to business units (act as first point of contact) and drive effectiveness through a shared service. The Record to Report Sr. Manager will manage monthly accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and corporate policies as well as play a key role in implementing process improvements and integrating new systems and businesses. Responsibilities: + Closely manage the day-to-day accounting operations performed by both on & offshore teams; provide analytics to key business stakeholders for decision making; execute month end accounting close, review quarterly corporate submissions and reporting; provide support on both statutory and US financial audits and requests from participations and internal operational audits + Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the overall monthly close activities including account reconciliations as performed by the off-shore teams; perform review and ad hoc analysis; identify areas to improve and streamline + Provide excellent customer service to business stakeholders including addressing and resolving queries escalated by both on & offshore teams in a timely manner + Serve as business partner by maintaining in-depth knowledge of the industry and accounting policies & principles + Review monthly metrics with BPO and business stakeholders, to improve processes and resolve issues + Work alongside R2R Global Process Owner to drive forward transformation initiatives + Manage the transition of new processes from business units into Global Finance Operations via robust governance and documented standard operating procedures + Develop operational plans, monitor progress and outcomes against plans, adjust priorities and resources accordingly + Collaborate within and across organization on key company-wide initiatives and to support the Finance transformation roadmap (people, process, technology) + Research US GAAP as it relates to significant matters and provide accounting guidance to ensure compliance with US GAAP + Manage all applicable SOX documentation, compliance and providing audit support to both internal and external auditors + Identify areas of control risk. Ensure that adequate and effective system of internal controls is maintained for reporting and analysis + Successfully identify strategic opportunities + Recommend optimization for the department + Other duties and special projects as needed Basic Requirements: + Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting + CPA or MBA preferred + 8 + years’ experience in public or private accounting with experience directly related to key responsibilities preferred + 2+ years’ prior management experience required + Solid work experience in general ledger accounting, month end close functions including account reconciliations, trial balance reviews, analysis, KPI & metrics, intercompany settlements + Experience in implementing global processes and systems + Experience in driving process improvement within a Finance organization + Successful track record of development/delivery of complex solutions + Experience with SAP ECC FI or other large ERP systems and subsystems + Proficiency in a variety of systems including MS office suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Power BI and high-level Excel spreadsheet such as familiarity of macros, pivot tables, lookup, IF functions) + Exhibit a high level of resourcefulness and project management skills + International experience preferred (understanding of currencies and FX) + Entertainment industry preferred Desired Characteristics: + Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in a multi-cultural environment with persons at all levels of the organization across all communication channels + Prior experience in an outsourced or global shared services environment + Demonstrated customer service orientation and proficiency in working with multiple Finance and Accounting customer groups across a very large global organization + Able to quickly build rapport and establish credibility with stakeholders + Must have excellent time management skills to perform in a fast-paced, high pressure, high volume environment; work well under tight deadlines + Autonomously and resourcefully deliver high quality, high-impact work, end-to-end + Must be collaborative, team player, flexible and able to quickly adjust to changing priorities; demonstrate a high level of influence and teamwork skills + Support an environment of intellectual curiosity and a culture of innovation + Must have broad knowledge of US GAAP, with strong technical accounting, process and controls background + Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail a must + Experience in delivering system/process improvements and implementing projects within a Finance organization + Flexibility to work overtime or travel, as needed   Must be willing to work in Orlando, FL or New York, NY This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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.