Sr. Accountant, Controllership R2R WWTVD
Company: Warner Media, LLC.
Location: Burbank
Posted on: March 12, 2023
Job Description:
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts
here.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.Your New Role...Warner Bros. Domestic Television
Distributionis one of the world's largest distributors of feature
films, television programs and animation to the domestic television
marketplace (broadcast, pay cable, basic cable, satellite,
pay-per-view, subscription video-on-demand, digital platforms,
etc.). It licenses tens of thousands of programming hours
(including more than 6,500 features and 3,000 television programs,
comprised of tens of thousands of individual episodes).Studio
Controllership Group is a Warner Bros. Discovery global shared
services accounting team. The team serves to provide efficient and
scalable global finance and accounting services to the Warner Bros.
Discovery Group of Companies. The company seeks a detailed,
proactive, team-oriented, able to critically think and work
independently Senior Financial Analyst, for the Domestic Television
Distribution Department. This position includes but is not limited
to responsibilities of Monthly Closes, Financial Reporting and
Analysis, Participations & Audit inquiries support.Your Role
Accountabilities...
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly deliverables; by-title
reporting, Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow variance
explanations, footnotes, and disclosures
- Work closely with Studio Controllership and SDC staff to ensure
that all transactions pertaining to the period are being processed
and any outstanding issues are being documented, followed up and
resolved timely.
- Becoming a "Go-To" person or the primary contact from Business
Unit and Corporate departments (CFR, FCRA, or Tax) on inquiries and
requests
- Managing and reviewing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
provider deliverables as needed
- Taking ownership on Account Reconciliations and Standardization
initiatives
- Assisting with Participations, Sarbanes-Oxley, and financial
audit requests (including statutory audits for international
territories)
- Facilitate meetings to Management to develop executive
presence
- Make recommendations on process improvements and
standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within
the finance organization.
- Act as liaison for the Studio Controllership in connection with
the Business Unit, FP&A, and Financial Operations
organizations, retained Business Unit departments (sales,
marketing, business affairs, etc.) and various WB Corporate
departments (CFR, FPP, Tax, MIS, Treasury, Legal,
Participations).
- Other special projects as required.Qualifications &
Experience...
- 3+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance
field.
- Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and
self-sufficient
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully
with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital
format and on the telephone.
- Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and
understand written and oral instructions.
- Must have the ability to organize and schedule work
effectively.
- Must have the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously and
be able to prioritize.
- Must be able to adapt in a changing environment and quickly
learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel.
- Must be able to work reasonable overtime, if necessary.
- Previous "Big 4" accounting experience preferred.
- Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment is a
plus.
- Experience working with large amounts of data preferred.
- Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Project Management skills a plus
- BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required.
- CPA or MBA preferred.
- Experience working with large amounts of data preferred.
- Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment is a
plus.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 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.The Legal Bits---In compliance with local law, we are
disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in
locations where legally required. $66,364.00 - $123,248.00 salary
per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and
long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition,
Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees,
including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program,
life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid
holidays and paid time off (PTO).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, without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical
disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship
status, military status, protected veteran status or any other
category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a
disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
apply for this position, please contact us at
recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.
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