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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 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

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 (https://jobs.comcast.com/benefits) 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

7-10 Years

**Job Family Group:** Finance & Accounting