Senior Accounting Manager

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
128K-175K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Oversee the accounting function, manage the close process, mentor accounting staff, ensure compliance with GAAP, and drive financial analysis and reporting.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Red Seat Ventures is a creator-driven media company that partners with talent, authors, and brands to launch and grow digital-first businesses. We sit at the intersection of content, media, and entrepreneurship — helping visionary creators bring their ideas to life and scale sustainably.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our accounting function across multiple entities. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight — you will drive the monthly close process, establish and enforce internal controls, mentor and develop a growing accounting team, and serve as a key partner to senior leadership on financial reporting and operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in general accounting and financial reporting, a track record of managing teams in digital media or fast-paced environments. A CPA license is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own and direct the full monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Oversee and optimize all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, driving efficiency and accuracy improvements

  • Prepare, review, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including variance analysis and management commentary

  • Lead the review and analysis of talent and creator contracts; oversee revenue share and participation statements and ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606

  • Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of staff accountants and senior accountants; oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth across the accounting team

  • Serve as a senior finance partner to sales, production, operations, and legal teams, providing financial insight and ensuring accurate accounting for diverse revenue streams (e.g., sponsorships, licensing, media sales, e-commerce)

  • Oversee sales commission calculations, review commission statements, and ensure accuracy of commissions reporting and related accruals

  • Lead the development, documentation, and enforcement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth

  • Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, shared services, and technical accounting teams

  • Establish and maintain SOX compliance frameworks, including documentation of key controls, risk assessments, and remediation of any identified deficiencies

  • Drive systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function

  • Provide strategic financial analysis, budgeting support, and ad hoc reporting to senior leadership to inform business decisions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred

  • Active CPA license required

  • 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or senior leadership capacity

  • Proven track record of building, managing, and developing accounting teams, including both in-house and outsourced staff

  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage)

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, manage competing priorities, and drive results with limited oversight

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Significant experience in digital media, entertainment, or a high-growth startup environment with multi-entity structures

  • Deep familiarity with talent/creator contract structures, media revenue models, and complex revenue-sharing arrangements

  • Hands-on experience managing financial audits, SOX compliance, and tax compliance processes

  • Leadership role in ERP or accounting systems implementations and migrations

  • Experience working within a portfolio company, subsidiary, or holding-company structure with consolidated reporting requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $128,000.00-175,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA license
  • 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5 years in a management or senior leadership capacity
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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