Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The RTR Accounting Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Studio Controllership and play an integral role in the day-to-day support of the General Ledger Management related to worldwide licensing operations using various systems (Oracle, LMSi, SAP and Tableau) and advanced Excel worksheets. Duties include general ledger stewardship for assigned territories/agents, month end closing, theme park accounting, consolidation of actual results and preparation of statements and analysis (including F/X Analysis & Revaluations). Prepare, compile, review and respond to audit requests from our Participations Group and Internal and External Auditors including the international statutory audits. This role will also be responsible for working closely and reviewing and providing guidance to our shared services team in India (SDC). There is a great opportunity to incorporate process improvements and standardization of processes and support the Technology Upgrade program in partnership with the Business Unit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Close

• Provide support for month end close activities including: trial balance review, journal entry adjustments, proper posting of revenues, system reconciliation, AR aging analysis and other related GL account analysis.

• Analyze and review financials on a global business or process level to ensure a consistent global approach.

• Use independent judgment to prepare journal entries that impact the Company’s financial statements.

• In-depth knowledge of accounting rules to properly interpret and determine applicable accounting treatment.

• Ensure GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) are implemented and adhered to for respective BU.

• Support in the strategic direction for the process (e.g., revenue, reserves, reporting, etc.) and help drive forward with execution of standardization and improvements.

• Responsible for establishing and ensuring timeliness of overall monthly close activities and accuracy of close processes.

• Quarterly Deliverables to Consolidation Financial Reporting Team pertaining to Footnotes, Balance Sheet Analysis & Supplementals

• Monthly AR Securitization Reporting involving collection data and performing analysis prior to submitting files to consolidation group.

• Royalty Accounting.

Cross-Group Interaction

• Interact and maintain the highest level of customer service with Business Unit operations and 3rd parties (licensees, auditors, etc.) who rely on the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided.

• Coordinate & review deliverables with SDC team and confirm all items are done in a timely manner meanwhile managing expectations

Third Party Reporting & Audit Support

• Prepare statements that support reporting obligations for third party representation related to: assigned titles, Name & Likeness, Separated Rights and any adhoc participation analyses required that supports third party reporting obligations.

• Support all constituents performing audit activities surrounding WBCP processes (Financial Statement Audits, Statutory Audits, FCRA Audits & Tax Audit-Related requests.

• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley cycle documentation, audit testing, identify areas of control risk and design and recommend mitigating control procedures.

Financial Systems Support & Other System Enhancement Related Activities

• Assist in the enhancements/testing of systems to support the day- to-day transactions of GL management and to improve financial operations.

• Assist with UAT Testing and work closely with BU Global Ops Team

Other Special Projects, Training SDC Team and Ad Hoc Requests

• Provide training to internal and SDC on various topics

• Identify and recommend improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies in the organization.

• Assist in Ad Hoc projects for Senior Management.

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Work Experience

• 6+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance field.

• 2-3 years prior management experience required.

• Entertainment industry experience a plus.

• Must be able to work reasonable overtime, if necessary and work Burbank, CA Time zone as needed

• Must be able to provide guidance to the offshore CAPGEMINI team

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university

• CPA or local equivalent of Certified Accountant preferred

• Big 4 public accounting experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Prior RTR accounting experience required

• SAP experience a must as well other ERPs

• Experience using Blackline and Cadency a plus

• Advanced Excel and PC skills

• Experience in leading collaborative and goal-oriented teams. Ability to deliver results under stressful conditions.

• Solid Experience in reviewing processes and procedures.

• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices

• Demonstrated skills to work with voluminous data files to provide, retrieve, update and analyze financial data. Such skills sets include but not limited to: MS Excel (Advanced Formulas), MS Word, SAP, Oracle, LMSi, Tableau

Other Requirements

• Genuine interest in dealing with personnel that possess varying levels of financial expertise.

• Required to be in the physical office three days a week (specific days to be determined upon hire)

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.