Manager, Financial Accounting

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> 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. </strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As the Financial Accounting Manager, you will help oversee the accounting, internal controls and internal reporting functions for the Newsroom. 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.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Collaborate with others and manage staff to perform accounting tasks (including month end close and account reconciliations).</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Support FPA (decision support) activities</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Set priorities and direct accounting staff</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Work as a resource for the NYT finance staff and respond to inquiries promptly</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Help with managing compliance activities across accounting-related functions such as accounts payable and employee TE</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Query, mine, analyze on data sets and use data analytics tools to validate and support recorded transactions.</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Review and enforce corporate policies and procedures</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Monitor department work to ensure efficient procedures and resource utilization</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Maintain a control environment over areas of responsibility</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback to staff and coach employees</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Partner with several departments to gather financial and other relevant information needed for close activities and financial reporting</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Ensure daily operational needs are met</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Provide support to the Sr. Manager of Financial Accounting</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Manage special projects as assigned</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Customers and Contacts:</p> </li> <ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>The New York Times financial management and accounting teams based in NY and at SSC</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Corporate Internal Audit team and external auditors</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Several departments and operating groups within The New York Times</p> </li> </ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Demonstrate support and understanding of our<a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"> <u>value of journalistic independence</u></a> and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA certification</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>You are committed to continuing education on current and emerging GAAP/SEC issues that impac ... (truncated, view full listing at source)