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: $150,000.00-$185,000.00

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 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, and technology skills. The role will report to the Assistant Controller.

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

You Will

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

You Have

• Bachelor’s 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 and developing teams, especially in a dynamic, fast paced global environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel and have experience with Netsuite and Concur
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to think outside the box, comfortable with ambiguity and providing suggestions and guidance
• Excellent organization skills and superior attention to detail including the ability to manipulate and interpret large amounts of data
• Self-starter, independently motivated with a proactive approach and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

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.