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About Our Organization:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role
You will assist the Global Controller in addressing our accounting policy matters, perform technical accounting research, implement new accounting standards and help ensure the integrity of our financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, UK GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). You will report to the Vice President, FMA in our New Jersey office.
You Will:
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS for leading and local ledgers.
Perform technical accounting research on a wide variety of business transactions and document conclusions in accounting position papers.
Interpret and implement new accounting standards and updates (US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS).
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards issued from the FASB, EITF, SEC, IASB, FRC and other accounting standard setters.
Provide technical accounting support for Finance management and other corporate functions such as Treasury, Tax, Management Accounting, Finance Operations, Internal Audit, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance and Business operating teams.
Write and compile corporate accounting policies.
Assist in the SEC / external reporting process by reviewing certain footnotes and gathering supporting documentation for News Corp HQ.
Work directly with internal and external auditors to provide analyses and support for audit reviews.
Support annual impairment testing process.
Be the point person for the accounting research related to potential M&A activity.
Review contracts and agreements for accounting implications and potential issues.
Be responsible for the identification, maintenance and communication of all current and upcoming accounting pronouncements as it relates to our financial statements; additionally provide recommendations or remedies.
Help with News Corporation requests.
Handle other special projects and ad hoc analyses as required.
You Have:
Minimum BA/BS in Accounting and are a CPA or CMA. MBA is desirable but not required.
A Public Accounting background (Big 4 firm preferred or other national firm).
Minimum 12 years relevant experience preferably in a corporate finance organization with experience in Accounting Policy, External Reporting or Corporate Consolidations/ Internal Reporting.
In-depth knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards, US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS.
A strong Accounting Technician skills; able to decipher complex accounting standards and properly apply them to various business transactions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate risk and program value in business terms that can be clearly understood at all levels of the organization.
Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
SAP S/4 Hana experience preferred.
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Education Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Finance
Job Category: Finance
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $145,000 - $180,000
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.
For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 46924
