Manager , Accounting, LATAM Streaming Content
Manager , Accounting, LATAM Streaming 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.
At HBO Max storytelling takes center stage. Were one of the worlds most iconic entertainment brands home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content breaking news and sports around the clock our teams stay busy at work creating whats next in streaming. From Succession Euphoria and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter our content sparks conversation and shapes culture.
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally and were just getting started. Were home to the most talked about shows and movies granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO Harry Potter DC Warner Bros. ID Adult Swim A24 and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career were hiring!
Your New Role
This position will work with Streaming Content Accounting leadership in overseeing the streaming content accounting processes for WBDs 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
- Masters 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 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
