Manager, Financial Reporting

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

The Manager, Financial Reporting will support the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, this role will support the preparation and review of journal entries, consolidations, reconciliations, and internal reporting deliverables.

The Manager will also own key components of the close process and partner cross-functionally to drive process standardization and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidation journal entries including intercompany eliminations, FX remeasurement, and top-side adjustments
• Load and validate data within OneStream for monthly close and reporting cycles; troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed
• Maintain and coordinate close checklists, open item trackers, and status updates during monthly and quarterly closes Perform and review Blackline reconciliations and investigate aged or unreconciled balances
• Support the calculation and booking of stock-based compensation and corporate debt-related entries
• Perform consolidated flux analysis (P&L, BS, Cash Flow) and investigate variances for senior leadership reporting
• Prepare internal close decks and support preparation of consolidated reporting packages
• Assist with cash flow statement preparation, including gathering non-cash activity inputs and verifying classification
• Maintain and update close documentation, templates, and process flows for SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, including control walkthroughs and sample support
• Work directly in SAP and OneStream to validate hierarchies, mappings, and data flows as needed for consolidation accuracy
• Provide guidance and informal review for analyst-level work; support onboarding and training efforts

Qualifications

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred. 4+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information: What we'll offer: At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:  Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes  Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars  Extras -- Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks   Don't have a car? No problem We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week. Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.

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