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…

This position will work with Streaming Content Accounting leadership in overseeing the streaming content accounting processes for WBD’s LATAM offerings, HBO and HBO Max. This position will manage a team of two professionals who provide full-service accounting and reporting related to HBO and HBO Max. The team is responsible for reviewing all P&L activity; preparing journal entries for production cash, accruals, prepaids, amortization, intercompany and other ad hoc entries as needed; preparing quarterly variance explanations; preparing balance sheet reconciliations and preparing external reporting schedules supporting our SEC filings. This role will work closely with our Business Affairs, Finance and Financial Reporting counterparts. This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately, and will sign off on necessary close requirements. The role requires the ability to communicate both financial and non-financial information to finance and operational partners throughout the company.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Manage accounting functions: maintaining the general ledger, journal entry processing, account reconciliations, analysis, certifications and audit deliverables
• Oversee the month end close process to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness
• Review and approve work product to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies

• Review complex entries and supporting documentation and recommend proper accounting treatment on these transactions

• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement

• Lead special projects and proactively develop accurate ad hoc analyses for management to make informed decisions

• Responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures

• Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of the Finance, Line of Business, and Operations.

• Assist with team administration: feedback, development, training, assessment

Qualifications & Experience…

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required and a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and relevant local GAAP as required

• BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
• Master’s degree in accounting a plus
• Public accounting experience / Big 4 experience a plus
• Prior experience with SAP S/4 HANA a plus

• Prior experience in content accounting or the media/entertainment industry is preferred
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented
• Mental agility to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, strong leadership qualities and ability to effectively delegate
• Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization
• In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CPA or local equivalent or a path towards attaining

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.