Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Job Description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).
Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.
Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Division Story
Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.
Job Description
• Oversee accrual process for various business areas to ensure general ledger coding and amounts are supportable.
• Support corporate expenses across various business lines, including but not limited to accounting for shared services, leases, fixed assets, cloud computing, insurance, debt, etc.
• Review and post journal entries to the general ledger to record monthly accruals and adjustments.
• Responsible for proper and timely accounting close in accordance with US GAAP
• Review expense allocations to various business areas of the company
• Review and present monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting documents for monthly controller and CFO meetings
• Review monthly and quarterly balance sheet analysis and reconciliations
• Provide accounting training as needed to operational managers or new employees
• Conduct regular review meetings with finance and operational personnel regarding variances between actual and budgeted / forecasted expenses
• Compile and review information for audit as needed
• Perform ad-hoc analytics and support as requested by VP, Corporate Accounting and SVP, Assistant Controller
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
• Develop and/or maintain accounting policies and procedures for various business areas
• Review monthly activity related to fixed asset acquisitions, disposals and reclasses
• Review monthly depreciation expense entries to the general ledger. Ensure that gross assets, accumulated depreciation, and depreciation expense are correctly stated and reconciled in the general ledger and sub-ledger
• Review and research accounting guidance in related areas to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Supervise senior accountants' day-to-day, provide training as needed, hold regular status meetings and develop annual goals and long-term growth plan
• Cultivate a positive and motivating environment where staff can produce high quality results, actively be involved in process improvement and share ideas
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S. in Accounting
• CPA required
• Advanced Excel + Word skills
• Accounting Experience (8-15 years)
• Must be able to work independently, able to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines under strict time constraints
• Must possess effective oral and written communication / interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Strong work ethic & professionalism, must be able to handle confidential information
• Proficient leadership and presentation skills
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills, and continuous process improvement thought process
• Candidate must be accountable, collaborative, creative and passionate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• SAP ECC or S/4 Hana General ledger and subledger / SAP BPC Budget and Consolidation systems experience or financial system experience
• Capabilities to utilize AI to enhance work process
Compensation
Annual Pay Range: $124,444 - $145,600
Annual Incentive Target: 15.00%
The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the
minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will
be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,
competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation
package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.
A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xk168j-216-73-216-107-42 in your application.