Job Summary
The VP of External Reporting oversees the preparation of external financial reporting and disclosures to comply with the requirements of US GAAP and the SEC. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role also works closely with Corporate Legal, Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury and Tax.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, including filings and earnings releases.
- Oversee the drafting, review, and finalization of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures.
- Provide financial accounting oversight and support to the Treasury and Tax departments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with various internal departments, such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations, to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial disclosures.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, including overseeing the SEC independence processes.
- Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting and compliance.
- Support the preparation of the Audit Committee agenda and materials, ensuring compliance with the charter, including preparation of the external auditor fees analysis.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Leadership; Securities and Exchange Commission Financial Reporting; Accounting; External Reporting; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); People Leadership
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years
