Job Description

The VP Finance, Controller is a key member of the Universal Studios Hollywood Leadership team reporting to the SVP and CFO, Universal Studios Hollywood. This role is not only a strategic partner to all Universal Studios Hollywood operations, but also to Universal Destinations & Experiences and NBCU Controllership. By overseeing staff supporting Corporate Financial Reporting, Revenue & Accounting Operations, Fixed Assets, Payment/Banking Operations, Audits, and our onsite Vault, this individual is broadly responsible for accurate, GAAP compliant reporting of Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park and CityWalk financial statements.

• Lead and direct the overall Universal Studios Hollywood accounting function.
• Manage direct reports and a combined staff of over thirty employees by providing leadership, coaching, career development, and performance management.
• Support CFO in various Financial Reporting and Controllership strategic initiatives/ad hoc projects. This includes innovative business system improvements (e.g. SAP S/4 HANA transition) and new business accounting standards requiring research of highly complex issues.
• Partner with Universal Destinations & Experiences Group Controllership, NBCUniversal Corporate Controllership, and other NBCUniversal Finance teams that provide specialized support functions such as tax and insurance.
• Lead development of internal control policies and standard operating procedures for compliance with local statutory and US GAAP policies as well as fraud mitigation.
• Supervise the day-to-day General Ledger operations, chart of accounts maintenance, cash management oversight, fixed assets, purchasing cards/systems, and accounts receivable/payable.
• Lead the month-end close process including review of journal entries, internal reports, consolidated financial statements, variance commentary, corporate data requests, and other analysis/disclosures as required. Communicate timelines with departments to ensure all deadlines are met and results reported accurately.
• Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts to ensure reconciliations are accurate and submitted in accordance with NBCU account reconciliation policy.
• Oversee external and internal auditors assisting with year-end, SOX, and all other periodic internal audits.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Finance or Accounting
• Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and adapt in a deadline driven environment
• 10+ years relevant senior financial management and accounting experience
• Track record of building and sustaining relationships with internal and external parties
• Proven ability to lead a team with strong organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Exceptional communication and organizational planning skills
• Process and system awareness, including the ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• CPA License or public accounting experience preferred
• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: 180k-$240k (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

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