A+E Global Media
Director, Financial Reporting & Consolidation
A+E Global Media, New York, New York, us, 10261
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A+E Global Media
Work Locations Flexible model remote, hybrid or full‑time in‑office. Key office locations: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Stamford, CT. Eligible remote states include: 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, Wyoming.
Division Story The Finance department drives our bottom line through forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis. Leaders rely on accurate financial reporting to make strategic decisions. If you love numbers, spreadsheets, and entertainment, this role is for you.
Role Responsibilities
Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and review of consolidated financial results & packages for senior leadership, and quarterly MD&A; ensure the Company meets its financial reporting deadlines
Manage the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policy
Oversee the Company’s consolidation process and drive resolution of intercompany eliminations, balance sheet reconciliations, and foreign currency translation matters
Coordinate management and external audit activities, including managing audit timelines, responding to inquiries, and reviewing financial statement footnotes and disclosures
Partner closely with the FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development teams to ensure appropriate accounting for business operations and strategic transactions
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, oversee the adoption and implementation of applicable new accounting pronouncements
Monitor and maintain corporate accounting policies and internal control documentation; drive consistency across divisions and business units
Act as Accounting workstream lead or core contributor in the Company’s SAP S/4HANA ERP migration; assist in transitioning existing processes and controls to the new environment
Lead and develop a team of professionals responsible for financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting
Deliver ad hoc reporting, technical memos, or special project support as needed by senior finance leadership
Basic Requirements Required
Active CPA license with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Minimum 10 years of progressive public accounting experience ideally with in‑house corporate reporting and auditing experience
Demonstrated experience managing financial statement audits and working with external auditors
Technical accounting expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Accounting, FP&A, Legal and operational teams
Prior experience in financial systems, preferably SAP (ECC or S/4HANA)
Incorporating the utilization of AI tools (such as ChatGPT) with a problem‑solving, decision‑making, and continuous process improvement mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Proven leadership and team development experience
Preferred
Media or entertainment industry experience
Exposure to hedge accounting and foreign currency translation concepts
Prior ERP implementation or finance transformation experience
Prior Big 4 public accounting experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Compensation Annual Pay Range: $150,663 – $176,275. Annual Incentive Target: 17.50%. Benefits include healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and a range of other competitive benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Director, Financial Reporting & Consolidation
role at
A+E Global Media
Work Locations Flexible model remote, hybrid or full‑time in‑office. Key office locations: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Stamford, CT. Eligible remote states include: 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, Wyoming.
Division Story The Finance department drives our bottom line through forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis. Leaders rely on accurate financial reporting to make strategic decisions. If you love numbers, spreadsheets, and entertainment, this role is for you.
Role Responsibilities
Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and review of consolidated financial results & packages for senior leadership, and quarterly MD&A; ensure the Company meets its financial reporting deadlines
Manage the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policy
Oversee the Company’s consolidation process and drive resolution of intercompany eliminations, balance sheet reconciliations, and foreign currency translation matters
Coordinate management and external audit activities, including managing audit timelines, responding to inquiries, and reviewing financial statement footnotes and disclosures
Partner closely with the FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development teams to ensure appropriate accounting for business operations and strategic transactions
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, oversee the adoption and implementation of applicable new accounting pronouncements
Monitor and maintain corporate accounting policies and internal control documentation; drive consistency across divisions and business units
Act as Accounting workstream lead or core contributor in the Company’s SAP S/4HANA ERP migration; assist in transitioning existing processes and controls to the new environment
Lead and develop a team of professionals responsible for financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting
Deliver ad hoc reporting, technical memos, or special project support as needed by senior finance leadership
Basic Requirements Required
Active CPA license with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Minimum 10 years of progressive public accounting experience ideally with in‑house corporate reporting and auditing experience
Demonstrated experience managing financial statement audits and working with external auditors
Technical accounting expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Accounting, FP&A, Legal and operational teams
Prior experience in financial systems, preferably SAP (ECC or S/4HANA)
Incorporating the utilization of AI tools (such as ChatGPT) with a problem‑solving, decision‑making, and continuous process improvement mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Proven leadership and team development experience
Preferred
Media or entertainment industry experience
Exposure to hedge accounting and foreign currency translation concepts
Prior ERP implementation or finance transformation experience
Prior Big 4 public accounting experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Compensation Annual Pay Range: $150,663 – $176,275. Annual Incentive Target: 17.50%. Benefits include healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and a range of other competitive benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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