DG International Controller

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Summary

Discovery Global is seeking a visionary and results-drivenHead of International Controllerto lead and transform accounting operations across theEMEA LATAM and APAC regions. This executive will oversee the non-US controllership functions for the organization includingstatutory reporting. Reporting directly to theChief Accounting Officer the SVP will be a key architect of global financial governance operational excellence and strategic enablement.

Responsibilities

Global Controllership Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the international controllership strategy aligned with Discovery Globals business priorities and growth agenda.

• Lead regional controllership teams across EMEA LATAM and APAC fostering a high-performance culture and strong financial stewardship in support of US GAAP and statutory reporting.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Accounting Officer and senior leadership on international financial matters.

Business Unit Financial Oversight

• Oversee financial operations for all international business units.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting revenue recognition and cost management across diverse business models and geographies.

• Partner with commercial and content leaders to support strategic initiatives investment decisions and performance optimization.

Statutory Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Own statutory reporting across the regions ensuring compliance with local laws tax regulations and audit requirements.

• Lead relationships with external auditors regulators and local authorities to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Monitor and implement changes in international accounting standards (IFRS US GAAP and local GAAP) and ensure consistent application across regions.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Drive global standardization automation and digitization of accounting processes and controls.

• Lead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimization shared services/capability center expansion and process reengineering.

• Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment including SOX compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

Strategic Finance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with FP&A Tax Treasury Legal and Audit to ensure cohesive financial planning reporting and governance.

• Support M&A activity including due diligence integration planning and post-close financial alignment.

• Influence global headcount planning organizational design and resource allocation to support business agility and efficiency.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and mentor a diverse globally distributed team of accounting professionals.

• Champion talent development succession planning and leadership capability across international finance teams.

• Model and drive department agility through a culture of continuous process improvement and change management.

• Encourage collaboration and productive relationships across teams.

Experience

• 15 years of progressive experience in global finance and controllership including executive leadership roles.

• Proven track record of leading complex multi-regional accounting operations in a matrixed organization.

• Deep expertise in US GAAP statutory reporting financial governance and international accounting standards.

• Strong understanding of media entertainment and digital content business models.

• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g. SAP ) and financial reporting platforms.

• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated success in process optimization and improvement

Education Professional Training Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; Masters or MBA preferred.

• CPA CA or equivalent international accounting certification.

Knowledge/Skills

• High technical accounting skills with history of working in large public company environments

• Problem-Solving skills ability to solve highly complex problems as they arise and mitigate risks early.

• High standard for quality must want to build the best possible reporting and compliance practice.

• Strong professional ethics.

• Strategic Thinker understanding the big picture.

• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels with strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to influence & motivate teams set the tone assess stakeholder sentiment and take steps to shift opinions to motivate in high pressure environments.

• Strong financial acumen and understanding of historical and forecasted financial performance to advise on new entity

• Inclusive attitude regarding people and other disciplines ability to work with highly diverse groups from different organizations workstreams geographies and backgrounds.

• Strong intellectual curiosity.

• Transparent approach to working with team and financial auditors.

Other Requirements

• Prior experience reporting to a Chief Accounting Officer or equivalent executive.

• Familiarity with global content licensing digital platforms and sports media .

• Experience managing headcount planning cost optimization and organizational design across regions.

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