New York Times
Manager, Financial Accounting
New York Times, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
The
mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/)
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Description
About the Role:
As the Financial Accounting Manager, you will help oversee the accounting, internal controls and internal reporting functions for The New York Times Shared Services Center. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Financial Accounting and work with several departments throughout finance, accounting, and tax, and internal and external auditors.
You will be in a hybrid position, which includes regular attendance to the Norfolk, VA office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with others and manage staff to ensure accounting tasks (including month end close and account reconciliations) are performed.
Support FP&A (decision support) activities while ensuring segregation of responsibilities.
Work as a resource for the NYT finance staff and respond to inquiries promptly.
Help with managing compliance activities across accounting-related functions such as accounts payable, employee Travel and Entertainment and Tax related matters.
Query, mine, and report on data sets and use data analytics tools to validate and support recorded transactions.
Manage the proper accounting of revenue, and document accounting conclusions using technical guidance, including ASC606.
Review customer contracts and other transactions and ensure the proper accounting observing ASC606 or other relevant accounting standards.
Review and enforce efficient corporate procedures and resource use.
Monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback to staff and develop employees.
Partner with several departments to gather financial and other relevant information needed for close activities and financial reporting.
Commitment to continuing education on current and latest GAAP/SEC issues that influence the digital media industry.
Ensure daily operational needs are met with accuracy.
Provide support to the Sr. Manager of Financial Accounting.
Manage special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA certification.
5+ years professional accounting experience.
5+ year of experience with technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB).
2+ years of experience supervising accounting staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Excel for presentation, analytics, database and financial applications.
Experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $95,000 - $115,000
#LI-Hybrid
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email
reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com
.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further
consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for details.
mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/)
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Description
About the Role:
As the Financial Accounting Manager, you will help oversee the accounting, internal controls and internal reporting functions for The New York Times Shared Services Center. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Financial Accounting and work with several departments throughout finance, accounting, and tax, and internal and external auditors.
You will be in a hybrid position, which includes regular attendance to the Norfolk, VA office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with others and manage staff to ensure accounting tasks (including month end close and account reconciliations) are performed.
Support FP&A (decision support) activities while ensuring segregation of responsibilities.
Work as a resource for the NYT finance staff and respond to inquiries promptly.
Help with managing compliance activities across accounting-related functions such as accounts payable, employee Travel and Entertainment and Tax related matters.
Query, mine, and report on data sets and use data analytics tools to validate and support recorded transactions.
Manage the proper accounting of revenue, and document accounting conclusions using technical guidance, including ASC606.
Review customer contracts and other transactions and ensure the proper accounting observing ASC606 or other relevant accounting standards.
Review and enforce efficient corporate procedures and resource use.
Monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback to staff and develop employees.
Partner with several departments to gather financial and other relevant information needed for close activities and financial reporting.
Commitment to continuing education on current and latest GAAP/SEC issues that influence the digital media industry.
Ensure daily operational needs are met with accuracy.
Provide support to the Sr. Manager of Financial Accounting.
Manage special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA certification.
5+ years professional accounting experience.
5+ year of experience with technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB).
2+ years of experience supervising accounting staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Excel for presentation, analytics, database and financial applications.
Experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $95,000 - $115,000
#LI-Hybrid
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email
reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com
.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further
consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for details.