US-NY NYC, REVENUE ACCOUNTING MANAGER, The New York Times Media Group 0897
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Position: REVENUE ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Date: April 29, 2008
JOB #0897
Location: NYC
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: REVENUE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2007 revenues of
$3.2 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald
Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily Newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than
50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The
Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and
distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.

The New York Times Media Group is searching for a technical accounting and
internal control expert, focused on assigned areas of revenue, which may
include digital, print, circulation, and/or miscellaneous revenue streams.
Position requires experience in analyzing and applying revenue recognition
authoritative accounting guidance, reporting, Sarbanes Oxley compliance,
and process improvement. Responsibilities - Establish and maintain revenue
accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure GAAP and Sarbanes
Oxley compliance.
- Maintain proper accounting documentation for both internal and external
audit requests.
- Oversee daily activities and month-end closing process for assigned
revenue streams, including the review and approval of journal entries and
account reconciliations.
- Partner as an accounting subject matter expert with decision support and
sales teams regarding strategic initiatives and other revenue
opportunities.
- Work with internal and external sources to support the accounts
receivable management process.
- Review work prepared at the Shared Service Center as it relates to
revenue journal entries, reconciliations and revenue related controls.
- Supervise, review and develop staff.
- Perform special projects as required by management, including but not
limited to SAP implementation.
- Perform analysis on balance sheet accounts.
- Team with, and maintain effective relationships, with business managers,
and corporate departments.
- Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley testing. Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required, and MBA is highly desired.

Licenses: CPA is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 6-7 years in accounting and analysis is required,
with experience in revenue recognition and internal controls matters. A
background in media with an emphasis on on-line media is a plus. Digital
Media Experience Preferred.

Technical: Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Great Plains, and/or SAP
is a plus. Closing Statement The New York Times Media Group offers a highly
competitive salary and benefits program including: comprehensive health
coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and a bonus program.

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship,
or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is
committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

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