Hiring: Director, Accounting – TV Networks (News, Sports and Entertainment) Company: Versant Media Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:15:42 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a complex organization. Required Skills: •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. •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. •Director, Accounting - TV Networks HQ Central •We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking •TV Networks is home to Versant's portfolio of leading news, sports, and entertainment brands, including CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, and Golf Channel •. The Central Accounting team supports these iconic brands by providing financial stewardship and delivering accounting operational excellence. •Accounting Leadership •Manage the accounting and governance of the Central Services Agreement (CSA) between Versant and NBCUniversal, including shared services supporting advertising sales, TV content distribution, and other transition service arrangements. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field; CPA required •Big Four or other similar public accounting experience and/or public company experience preferred. •Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, balance sheet governance, and SOX. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret contracts and translate key terms into appropriate accounting treatment and reporting requirements. •Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders. •Excellent communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Finance, Content Distribution, Corporate and external auditors. •Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy, completeness, and process discipline. •Proactive problem-solver who can identify issues, investigate root causes, and drive practical resolutions. •Comfortable working in a fast-paced close environment with competing priorities and evolving business needs. •Collaborative team player with the ability to lead through influence, build relationships, and support team development. Compensation: •$135,000 - $160,000 / year •$135,000 - $160,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!