Director of Accounting

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Salary: $145,000.00- $170,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Accounting to join our team. The Director of Accounting will oversee revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel and entertainment (T&E), and production accounting teams. The ideal candidate will be an active CPA with exceptional analytic, management, communication and technology skills. The role will report into the Assistant Controller.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic environment, will bring energy and passion and will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle challenging assignments. This is a full-time position located in our New York City office.

You Will

• Oversee accounting operations including revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, T&E, and production accounting
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes including the accurate and timely reporting of financials in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Utilize multiple systems including Netsuite, Concur, Smart Accounting, Workday, Boostr
• Oversee customer collections, assist in cash management by forecasting receipt expectations and cash requirements
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and mentor multiple teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in an understandable manner.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, ensuring effective problem-solving with a continuous process-improvement mindset.
• Collaborate with external auditors
• Maintain internal controls in compliance with SOX

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. CPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of ASC 606 rules with a focus on the advertising industry
• Proven experience managing and leading accounting teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the production accounting process, experience with budgets and cost reports
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to think outside the box, be comfortable with ambiguity, and provide suggestions and guidance
• Excellent organization skills and superior attention to detail
• Self-starter, independently motivated with a proactive approach and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel required, Netsuite a plus.

"If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response."

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.