Staff Accountant, HBO Content
Staff Accountant, HBO Content
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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
TheStaff Accountant HBO Content will be a member of the Streaming Accounting Controllership team based in Mexico City Mexico. The Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting review of account reconciliations and support for global financial reporting processes. Everyday responsibilities include ensuring compliance during audits as well as with SEC and SOX guidelines. The Team closely collaborates with other relevant stakeholders including Business Affairs Finance Legal Operations Tax as well as external service providers. The Staff Accountant HBO Content is essential in supporting the Streaming Segment Content Accounting for HBO. This individual will be responsible for month-end and quarterly activities related to the full content lifecycle including talent and production costs. This role is critical to ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for in-house original productions third-party and intercompany licensed content assets accruals prepayments and amortization
- Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual SEC schedules including content rights commitments and future amortization
- Partner with content finance to ensure the accurate and timely premiere of titles and action adjustments to content asset and liability balances when needed
- Provide support for audit requests both internal and external
- Maintain compliance with the SOX control framework and partner with Financial Compliance regularly to aid in the evaluation of our control environment
- Utilize Oracle and Hyperion to ensure accurate reporting of streaming content and perform account analysis
- Manage intercompany activity and communication between HBO and other business units across the company researching and resolving variances as they arise
- Support business and department initiatives and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed
- Complete all work in a timely and accurate manner within established deadlines
Qualifications & Experience
- BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited college or university
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and experience with SOX controls
- Strong understanding of financial systems with ability to learn and master new system tools
- Attention to detail accuracy and strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines while balancing competing deliverables
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels
- Willingness to learn and accept new or unfamiliar tasks
Preferences
Big 4 accounting firm experience or experience at a publicly traded company
- Film and media / entertainment accounting experience
- Strong business acumen working in a multinational company
- Oracle or SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is a plus
- Experience in automating manual processes
- Active CPA license or local equivalent or a path towards license attainment
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 union status 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:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
