Sr. Manager, Finance Systems U0026 Innovation

Job Description

About Us:
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the US, Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal's content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
Job Description
The Sr. Manager will lead system support for production tickets, drive enhancements, and foster customer partnerships for existing Studio O2C systems, with a primary focus on Global TV Distribution. This exciting role will also be an essential strategic partner of all Finance Transformation initiatives, including but not limited to, the transition to a new accounting subledger and general ledger. You will be required to work closely with all system touchpoint leads, as well as Controllership and FP&A teams. Continuous communication and follow-through to all stakeholders are paramount in this role.
This position reports to the Sr. Director, Finance Systems for TV Distribution, and will have exposure to several global financial and technology leaders.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead production support prioritization process of open items and work with IT business analysts to understand solutions, produce questions, and ensure proper timing of deployments. Communicate material open tickets to controllership teams quarterly.
• Continuously identify and document areas for operational process improvements/simplification to reduce burdens within system.
• Conduct intake requirements and oversee UAT future enhancements process. Create structured documentation of key design decisions, end-to-end test scenarios, and expected system outcomes. Prepare recommendations for all results that have a gap from the intended effect.
• Become superuser for all order to cash systems. Develop and maintain close relationships with all technology system leaders.
• Review licensing agreements to understand key contract provisions produced during contract processing. Evaluate contracts for unique/complex accounting issues. Work with Technical Accounting to determine systematic changes necessary for proper accounting treatment.
• Provide critical input in discussions with senior leadership (operations, sales admin, technology, and finance) for next step solutions for enhancements.
• Develop high-impact presentations for executive audiences, incorporating compelling storytelling to effectively communicate key messages in critical business scenarios.
• Ad hoc special projects as needed.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance

Desired Characteristics:
• Solid understanding of US GAAP Revenue Recognition rules
• Experience in working with technology for system enhancements
• Must have advanced level MS Excel experience
• Excellent analytical ability and detailed oriented
• A team player who can also work independently and is a self starter
• Demonstrated ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison with various internal professionals
• Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Proven problem-solving skills
• SAP/S4 experience highly desirable

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02v75e-18-191-203-35-42 in your application.