Senior Statutory Manager, DTC
Senior Statutory Manager, DTC
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Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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
The primary responsibility of this role as part of the US GAAP Accounting team based in Warsaw is to deliver quality accounting services for Warner Bros. Discovery entities in EMEA in one of the segments. This role ensures accurate reporting of financial information to key stakeholders in accordance with US GAAP. Key aspects of this role are related to managing the operational activities with reconciliation and analysis some transactions processing applying SOX controls in fulfilling daily and periodic quality requirements. Results of the teamwork must result in accurate and timely month end close and financial information for key stakeholders within the Organization. Reporting into Segment Director managing team of several accountants by acting as one team.
Your Role Accountabilities
Lead and oversee the preparation audit and filing of statutory financial statements.
The preparation and review of statutory financial statements and related audits.
Detailed understanding and preparation of country-level US GAAP financial statements and reconciliation for local GAAP adjustments.
Manage the statutory filing process working with 3rd party firms
Manager the stator audit process with external auditors
Work closely with Tax teams to ensure VAT reporting and transfer pricing transactions are properly recorded.
Lead and oversee the execution of general accounting controllership duties in EMEA territories for the DTCs businesses. Oversight responsibilities will include but are not limited to
Oversee accounting close process/teams/outsource providers to ensure an accurate and timely monthly close process
Ensure monthly accounts are properly uploaded into parents consolidation and reporting system
Oversee SEC and supplemental schedules requests from parent on detailed account information and footnote disclosure report
Ensure close calendar dates and deadlines are communicated and team deliverables are provided on time
Ensure compliance with balance sheet reconciliation policy including completion of quality and timely reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements internal control environment
Work with other members of the Controllership team to review and resolve any intercompany discrepancies within the group
Prepare and / or approve certain accruals or provide inputs to the SDC teams
Provide guidance to the team and support troubleshooting and problem solving during month end close.
Qualifications & Experience
At least 8 years of work experience in an accounting role and a strong understanding of US GAAP IFRS SOX requirements and relevant local GAAP as required
Prior work experience supervising Accounting Team of a large Company preferred
BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
Masters degree in Accounting or MBA a plus
CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) strongly preferred
Strong understanding and experience managing the preparation and filing of statutory requirements within EMEA region including coordination and management of the statutory audit process
Experience performing financial statement analytics and monitoring of key business performance metrics
Knowledgeable in the accounting for foreign currency matters including hyper-inflation foreign exchange and other complex topics
Ability to determine proper revenue recognition including multi-element revenue agreements revenue accruals customers incentives and commissions and financial impact of settlement in complex foreign currency environments
Experience in automating manual processes
SAP knowledge is nice to have
Whats in it for you
Hybrid work model flexible working hours
Free access to MAX
Benefit package: private medical health care life insurance MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card social funds retirement pension plans recognition platform employee referral program
Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform yoga educational webinars Employee Assistance Program internal media initiatives
Training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons Employee Resource Groups Bridge learning platform sharing sessions with experts
CSR activities: volunteering eco & social initiatives
Parking space available for booking
#LI-Hybrid
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model that combines remote and in-office work following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.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.
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 age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
