Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy and SOX Compliance

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

Primarily responsible for contributing to the identification, documentation, and communication of new or complex transactions and emerging accounting standards related to key accounting topics within Comcast. This role supports an enterprise-wide understanding of risks, systems, controls, areas of judgment, and accounting policies associated with these topics.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Consult with business units and external auditors on technical accounting matters and support the application and development of accounting policies.
• Review contracts and identify related accounting issues.
• Contribute to discussions of accounting issues in a manner that demonstrates a deep understanding of relevant U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and support the review of documentation for identified accounting issues, including both technical and operational considerations, for management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, research, and identify proposed accounting standards and guidance (e.g., FASB, EITF, SEC, and PCAOB).
• Support the development and delivery of presentations and training for management and staff on new accounting standards.
  

Risk Assessment and Monitoring Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments through process walkthroughs, inquiry, and data analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control testing plan.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and provide recommendations to mitigate risk and enhance value.
• Support coordination of assigned internal control testing activities, ensuring procedures are appropriate, executed effectively, and documented clearly with well-supported and organized workpapers.
• Communicate findings to management and support presentations to executive leadership, demonstrating a strong understanding of risks, processes, and controls within the relevant accounting area.
• Monitor changes in the business environment and identify emerging risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance processes and procedures.
• 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) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience with technical accounting research and internal control design, implementation, or testing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, SEC guidance, and the COSO framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Certifications (if applicable)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required.
  

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 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:

Accounting Processes; Accounting; Ensure Compliance; Financial Statement Review; Accounting Policies

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

5-7 Years