Manager, Accounting

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the National Lacrosse League’s Philadelphia Wings, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Job Summary

The Manager of Accounting will be responsible for the daily accounting functions of the Xfinity Mobile Arena (fka Wells Fargo Center) and its various departments, all of which are owned by Comcast Spectacor. The Manager will be responsible for the financial accuracy of the accounting records, assist with monthly forecasting, assist with the annual budget and long-range planning as well as support for its direct reports. The Manager would provide technical and administrative supervision and serve as the subject matter expert to the senior and staff accountants.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and monthly reconciliations
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Oversee the financial impact of various departments
• Assist the FP&A team with month-end close review comments, monthly forecasts, and provide input for the annual budget and long-range plan
• Process and provide assistance on purchase order requests, invoices, and expense reports, as needed
• Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
• Develop seniors and staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies regarding internal controls
• Work with internal and external auditors and business partners by providing adequate support when requested
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• 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:

Monthly Financial Statements; Annual Budgets; Monthly Forecasting; Daily Accounting

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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

5-7 Years