Manager, Risk & Controls

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

The Manager, Risk & Controls will play a key role in supporting the design, documentation, and execution of the company’s internal control framework for financial reporting and to help maintain the company’s SOX compliance program.

This role will oversee control documentation, testing coordination, and risk assessments across finance processes. The manager will work closely with internal teams and external auditors to ensure a strong, compliant control environment as Versant establishes itself as a standalone company.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update internal control documentation in accordance with SOX 404 requirements, including risk control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts
• Support process owners in the design and implementation of internal controls across financial reporting, working closely with Controllership and Operational Finance Coordinate and support walkthroughs, testing, and control evaluation with internal and external auditors
• Track deficiencies and remediation plans across all business processes; partner with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and appropriate documentation
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to ensure control environment reflects changes in systems, process, and organizational structure
• Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards
• Work with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy to prepare materials for senior leadership on control effectiveness, risk exposure, and compliance status
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to evaluate automated controls, change management protocols, and system access controls within SAP, OneStream, and Workiva
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness
• Serve as a point of contact during audits for coordination, evidence requests, and inquiry responses
• Ensure consistent execution of controls across functions by embedding control procedures into day-to-day business operations
• Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA preferred.

• 4+ years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information

What we’ll offer: At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:  Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes  Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars  Extras -- Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks   Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week. Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.