Manager, Financial Reporting

Company Description 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. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks – including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Golf Channel – with dynamic digital and direct‑to‑consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. 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.

The Manager, Financial Reporting will support the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, this role will support the preparation and review of journal entries, consolidations, reconciliations, and internal reporting deliverables. The Manager will also own key components of the close process and partner cross‑functionally to drive process standardization and improvements.

• Prepare and review consolidation journal entries including intercompany eliminations, FX remeasurement, and top‑side adjustments
• Load and validate data within One Stream for monthly close and reporting cycles; troubleshoot issues and elevate as needed
• Maintain and coordinate close checklists, open‑item trackers, and status updates during monthly and quarterly closes
• Perform and review Blackline reconciliations and investigate aged or unreconciled balances
• Support the calculation and booking of stock‑based compensation and corporate debt‑related entries
• Perform consolidated flux analysis (P&L, BS, Cash Flow) and investigate variances for senior leadership reporting
• Prepare internal close decks and support preparation of consolidated reporting packages
• Assist with cash flow statement preparation, including gathering non‑cash activity inputs and verifying classification
• Maintain and update close documentation, templates, and process flows for SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, including control walkthroughs and sample support
• Work directly in SAP and One Stream to validate hierarchies, mappings, and data flows as needed for consolidation accuracy
• Provide guidance and informal review for analyst‑level work; support onboarding and training efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency

What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities: a free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, daily group classes; a gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars; dry cleaning and sneak peeks. We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. The position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

Hybrid:
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing…