Sr. Director, Content Controller - TV Networks

 Oversee the controllership activities for TV Networks programming and production costs, including licensed and owned content, as well as live sports and news production.Oversee that all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and SOX controls.Partner as trusted advisor to the TV Networks finance organization on issues concerning reporting and controls, and assist with the formulation of financial and operational policy matters.Participate in monthly/quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial information.  Perform financial statement reviews for relevant accounts (i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows), and oversee preparation and review of relevant schedules to support external disclosure.Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensure all necessary required adjustments and true ups are reflected in the ledger accurately and timely.Responsible for key controllership processes related to content accounting, including amortization curves, impairment analysis and collaborating with business and technical accounting teams to assess the impacts of new transactions.Oversee and review participations and residuals process.Assess control environment through review of control activities; identify and concentrate on improvement opportunities in key, high risk areas.Ensure that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting is maintained and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Manage both external and internal audits for content in TV Networks. Ensure the accurate and timely  preparation  and  delivery  of  all  regular  and  ad  hoc management reports.Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results Collaborate with controllership team and IT on reporting system enhancements (e.g. amortization systems)