Manager, Accounting & Financial 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 The Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting is an integral member of the Finance team supporting the Fox Digital & Technology organization. The Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting is responsible for the financial integrity and operational oversight of the Digital & Technology P&L, managing monthly and quarterly close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting. In addition, this role serves as a key business partner to operational stakeholders and external suppliers across all purchasing and invoicing activities. The Manager oversees the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, collaborating cross-functionally to drive financial discipline, process efficiency, and strong internal controls. This position plays a critical role in validating financial results, including reconciliation of the full Balance Sheet and P&L, investigating variances, and ensuring reported results align with business expectations. The Manager exercises strong independent judgment in resolving issues, demonstrates ownership, and consistently delivers high-quality, timely results without the need for constant supervision. Additionally, this role collaborates with the FP&A team during budget and forecast cycles to support planning activities and ensure alignment between actual results and forward-looking projections. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Month-End Close/General Accounting Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for the Operating Division, including oversight of third-party goods and services, proper expense codification, and accurate general ledger recording Analyze actual spending results and review accrual journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of third-party costs across both the P&L and Balance Sheet Serve as a subject-matter expert on monthly financial results, clearly articulating drivers of spend, key variances, and accounting treatments to finance and operational stakeholders Partner with operational leaders and the FP&A team to investigate expense fluctuations, provide variance explanations, and support reporting deliverables Perform and validate monthly reconciliation of key Balance Sheet accounts to ensure reported financial results are accurate, supported, and compliant with internal controls Principal Partner and Procure-to-Pay Process Manage the Procure-to-Pay Process including day-to-day vendor management and invoicing, including answering vendor inquiries, overseeing invoice processing, working closely with cross-functional teams to secure appropriate approvals, and resolving payment issues. Serve as the primary finance liaison to Accounts Payable, operational stakeholders, and external vendors, facilitating vendor onboarding, issue resolution, and adherence to internal policies Ensure compliance with Purchase Order policies and approval workflows to support accurate accruals and timely expense recognition Partner cross-functionally to review and interpret contractual terms, supporting appropriate financial treatment and alignment between purchase orders and invoice processing Proactively identify and implement process improvements, including automation and system enhancements, to drive efficiency and scalability Other Activities Partner with the FP&A team during month-end and budget/forecast cycles to support financial planning and performance analysis Ensure timely completion of close deliverables in coordination with the General Accounting team, maintaining accountability for assigned reporting deadlines Prepare and contribute to management presentations and supporting materials related to financial results and operational performance Assist in supporting Internal and External Audit requests including ensuring proper compliance with identified “Key SOX Controls” and proper documentation of transactions and tracking status of requests Reconcile and validate embedded cost reports from cross-divisional partners, collaborating with stakeholders to investigate material variances and ensure accurate financial reporting Respond to ad hoc financial inquiries and support quarterly reporting requirements from Corporate Accounting, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within public accounting or a large corporate environment Strong understanding of accrual accounting and working knowledge of GAAP Strong analytical thinking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify variances Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and the ability to analyze large data sets; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER Experience with Workday Financials and Coupa Experience supporting Engineering, Technology Infrastructure, or SaaS-driven operating environments Familiarity with data analytics tools and emerging technologies (including AI-enabled tools) 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 $114,000.00-130,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.