Senior Manager, Accounting Policy and SOX Compliance

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Job Summary

Primarily responsible for identification, documentation, and communication of new or complex transactions and new standards associated with specific key accounting topics within Comcast, as well as developing an enterprise-wide understanding of risks, systems, controls, judgment areas, and policies associated with the specific key accounting topic.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Consult with business units and external auditors on technical accounting matters and the application and development of accounting policies
• Review contracts and identify the accounting issues
• Lead team discussions of accounting issues in a manner that demonstrates a deep understanding of the relevant GAAP
• Prepare, review documentation for, and communicate the accounting for the issues identified (both technical and operational accounting considerations) to management and other stakeholders
• Monitor and proactively identify/research proposed new accounting standards and guidance (i.e. FASB, EITF, SEC and PCAOB guidance)
• Present and train our management and staff on new standards

Risk Assessment and Monitoring

• Perform risk assessments through process walkthroughs, inquiry, and data analysis
• Lead development and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control testing plan
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and offer recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
• Manage the activities of assigned internal control testing team members and ensure the procedures are appropriate, performed appropriately, documented clearly, and that the documentation is well supported and well organized
• Present findings to management and executive leadership in a manner that demonstrates a deep understanding of risks, processes, and controls for the specific accounting area 
• Monitor changes in the business environment and emerging risks
• Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team
• 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.

Required Skills

• CPA License
• 7+ years in accounting, with multiple years of experience with technical accounting research and control design, implementation, or testing
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and SEC guidance, and COSO framework
• Excellent oral and written skills communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

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; Internal Controls; Technical 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

7-10 Years