Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Overview
Job Description
Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Controllership team to establish and maintain sustainable financial operations and robust internal controls. Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the safeguarding of company assets. Actively support the Finance Director and serve as a key member of the management team, contributing to the company's growth and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the team to manage healthy financial statements through maintaining proper books and record in compliant with US GAAP and Japanese Commercial Codes with the necessary advice to assets and liabilities level to management.
• Lead the team to establish and implementing the internal controls for the processes with financial impacts but balanced with operational efficiency.
• Develop and train team members to enhance productivity in the team operations.
• Develop collaborative relationship with internal and external parties to enhance efficiency in the team operations.
• Work closely with Global IT team for the financial system upgrading projects.

Related Responsible Areas

• VAT and WHT compliance. Timely and correct submission of VAT returns.
• The cash management. Liaise with HQ treasury to operate the international pooling. Work with FP&A to complete cash forecast
• All bank account reconciliation.
• Film accounting and participation accounting.
• Intercompany accounts
• Reconcile quarterly related BS accounts in blackline and prepare for the BS review.
• Tax filings
• Assist FP&A with ad hoc queries
• Audits (financial, title, statutory)
• Simplify finance process and improve internal control
• Oversee the overall Royalty process

概要:
コントローラーシップチームに対して戦略的な方向性と監督を提供し、持続可能な財務運営と強固な内部統制の確立・維持を図ります。財務報告の正確性、法令遵守、会社資産の保護を確実にし、ファイナンスディレクターを積極的に支援するとともに、経営チームの重要な一員として、企業の成長と長期的な成功に貢献します。

主な職務内容:

• チームを指導し、米国会計基準(US GAAP)および日本商法に準拠した適切な帳簿管理を通じて健全な財務諸表を維持し、資産・負債レベルに関する必要な助言を経営陣に提供します。
• 財務に影響を与える業務プロセスに対して、内部統制の確立と実施を主導し、業務効率とのバランスを取ります。
• チームメンバーの育成・研修を通じて、業務の生産性を向上させます。
• 社内外の関係者との協力関係を構築し、業務効率を高めます。
• グローバルITチームと連携し、財務システムのアップグレードプロジェクトを推進します。

関連業務領域:

• 消費税(VAT)および源泉税(WHT)の遵守:VAT申告の正確かつタイムリーな提出
• キャッシュマネジメント:本社財務部門と連携し、国際的な資金プールを運用。FP&Aと協力してキャッシュフロー予測を完了
• 映画会計および収益分配会計
• インターカンパニー(社内取引)勘定の管理
• 四半期ごとの貸借対照表(BS)勘定のBlacklineでの照合およびBSレビューの準備
• 税務申告業務
• FP&Aからの臨時の問い合わせ対応
• 監査対応(財務監査、作品監査、法定監査)
• 財務プロセスの簡素化および内部統制の改善
• ロイヤリティ業務全体の監督

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Extensive experience in managing accounting departments, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
• Over 8 years of people management experience, fostering team development and performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Deep expertise in the latest SAP systems, with a proven ability to lead upgrade projects in close collaboration with global IT teams.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
• High English proficiency, with experience working in bi-cultural environments.
• Fluent Japanese communication is a must.

Desired

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent finance qualification.
• Industry experience in film entertainment or related sectors preferred

基本要件:

• 会計部門の管理における豊富な経験があり、業務効率とコンプライアンスを確保できること
• 8年以上のピープルマネジメント経験があり、チームの育成とパフォーマンス向上に貢献してきたこと
• Microsoft Excelの高度なスキル
• 最新のSAPシステムに関する深い専門知識があり、グローバルITチームと連携してアップグレードプロジェクトを主導した実績
• 経営陣や非財務部門の関係者と効果的に連携できる、部門横断的な協働経験
• 強い責任感と当事者意識を持ったチームプレイヤーであること
• 高いモチベーションと積極性があり、自ら率先して行動し成果を出せること
• 多様な相手に対応できる優れた文章力と口頭でのコミュニケーション能力
• 英語のビジネスレベルのコミュニケーション能力があり、異文化環境での業務経験があること
• 日本語での流暢なコミュニケーション能力(必須)

優遇要件:

• 公認会計士(CPA)または同等の財務資格
• 映画・エンターテインメント業界または関連分野での業務経験があれば望ましい。

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Additional Information
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