Director, Compensation and Benefits

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director to lead our Compensation & Benefits and Insurance Accounting functions. This role will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of complex employee compensation plans, including equity-based compensation and deferred compensation plans, as well as managing the insurance accounting for our corporate health and welfare benefit programs, including those associated with our captive insurance entity. The Director will lead a team of three and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, transparency, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for:
    - Equity-based compensation (e.g., restricted stock units, stock options)
    - Deferred compensation plans
    - Employee benefit plans including health and welfare insurance plans, with an emphasis on accounting for activities within a captive insurance entity
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes related to compensation and insurance accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Partner with HR, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external auditors to ensure accurate treatment and disclosure of compensation and insurance liabilities.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, statutory reporting standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures reflect best practices and drive improvements where needed.
• Develop and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and oversee risk management practices related to benefits and insurance accounting.
• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for benefit plan audits and disclosures.
• Manage and mentor a team of three professionals, promoting growth and accountability.
• Drive automation and efficiency through process improvements and implementation of technology tools where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with deep expertise in compensation accounting and insurance-related financial reporting
• Prior experience working with or for a captive insurance company strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting professionals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and implement accounting system/process improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Our Values

• Demonstrate integrity and accountability in all actions
• Embrace innovation and continuous learning
• Champion collaboration and diversity of thought
• Deliver results that drive strategic growth

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

General Ledger (GL); Accounting; Automation; Process Improvements

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +