National Football League (NFL)
Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media
National Football League (NFL), New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media
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Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media
role at
National Football League (NFL) .
The Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media reports to the Global Controller and oversees daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This role leads the month‑end close process, manages audits, and partners with business teams on media contracts, content licensing, and other complex transactions. The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining adherence to GAAP, driving process consistency, and managing technical accounting activities within the Global Media function, including the NFL’s media licensing, content production for owned and operated businesses, international media licensing, consumer products and sponsorship businesses.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review financial reports, both internal and external, for the Global media functions, providing insights and variance analyses to leadership for data‑driven decision‑making.
Manage accounting for media contracts, content licensing, content production and other complex transactions.
Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
Define and maintain corporate financial policies related to revenue recognition, credit management, intercompany activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and other financial compliance activities.
Collaborate closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting workpapers and journal entry support for complex Global Media transactions.
Oversee the period‑end close process, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of results.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support audit activities, statutory reporting, and local regulatory compliance.
Manage business challenges that are broad and complex, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in management or leadership roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements for complex transactions.
Proven experience managing month‑end close processes and supporting audits in a large, multifaceted organization.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.
Work Hours NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in the office.
Salary / Pay Range $185,000—$215,000 USD
Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.
At the NFL, in‑person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
Equal Employment Opportunity The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media
role at
National Football League (NFL) .
The Senior Director, Accounting - Global Media reports to the Global Controller and oversees daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This role leads the month‑end close process, manages audits, and partners with business teams on media contracts, content licensing, and other complex transactions. The Senior Director is responsible for maintaining adherence to GAAP, driving process consistency, and managing technical accounting activities within the Global Media function, including the NFL’s media licensing, content production for owned and operated businesses, international media licensing, consumer products and sponsorship businesses.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review financial reports, both internal and external, for the Global media functions, providing insights and variance analyses to leadership for data‑driven decision‑making.
Manage accounting for media contracts, content licensing, content production and other complex transactions.
Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
Define and maintain corporate financial policies related to revenue recognition, credit management, intercompany activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and other financial compliance activities.
Collaborate closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting workpapers and journal entry support for complex Global Media transactions.
Oversee the period‑end close process, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of results.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support audit activities, statutory reporting, and local regulatory compliance.
Manage business challenges that are broad and complex, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in management or leadership roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements for complex transactions.
Proven experience managing month‑end close processes and supporting audits in a large, multifaceted organization.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.
Work Hours NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in the office.
Salary / Pay Range $185,000—$215,000 USD
Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.
At the NFL, in‑person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
Equal Employment Opportunity The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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