About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy & truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, & buy now & into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed 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, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Salary: $150,000.00-$185,000.00

Union Status: Non-Union  

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

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for an experienced & detail-oriented Director of Accounting to join our team based in our New York office. This is a full-time, hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office at least twice a week. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a multi-entity global environment and exceptional analytic, management, communication, & technology skills. The role will report to the Assistant Controller.

The ideal candidate will set a tone for excellence & lead by example. Youll bring energy & passion to a dynamic environment, inspiring those around you & building strong team connections. Youll play a key role in driving accuracy, efficiency, & engagement across our global accounting organization, empowering your team to grow & fostering a culture of accountability & collaboration.

You Will

• Lead & mentor the Global Operating Expense accounting teams, fostering collaboration & continuous improvements. 
• Oversee the monthly & quarterly financial close process for Global Operating Expense functions while providing timely & accurate reporting including flux analyses to senior management.
• Review & approve journal entries, reconciliations, & variance analysis.
• Own capitalized software & oversee payroll accounting, including salaries, commissions, bonuses, & benefits.
• Oversee end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, including vendor onboarding & reviewing new vendor contracts, invoice processing, intercompany cash transfers, & payment execution.
• Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, & asset tracking in accordance with company policy & accounting standards.
• Enhance existing company procedures to align with best practices around Global Operating Expense procedures. Identify opportunities to streamline & increase efficiency & accuracy.
• Communicate information & prepare reporting for management in a concise manner & work with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Serve as an escalation point to resolve problems or inconsistencies, ensuring effective problem-solving with a continuous process-improvement mindset.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including IT to implement process & technology enhancements. 
• Partner with FP&A, HR, & Legal on financial processes, tax implications, & compliance matters.
• Collaborate with the SOX team to ensure controls are designed & operating effectively across all responsibilities. 
• Coordinate auditor requests for quarterly reviews & year-end audits.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, & maintaining strong employee relationships.

You Have

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field. CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience
• Proven experience leading & developing teams, especially in a dynamic, fast paced global environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel & have experience with Netsuite & Concur
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, & decision-making skills. Ability to think outside the box, comfortable with ambiguity & providing suggestions & guidance
• Excellent organization skills & superior attention to detail including the ability to manipulate & interpret large amounts of data
• Self-starter, independently motivated with a proactive approach & the ability to motivate & inspire others
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & 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, & 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 & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & 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 & wellness discounts, & much more.