Senior Accountant, Studios
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Job Summary
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
RTR Senior Accountant EMEA Studios will be a member of the EMEA Studios Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw Poland reporting to RTR Accounting Manager. The Accounting Controllers Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting preparing the statutory financial statements (in numerous GAAPs) 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 cooperates with other relevant stakeholders including the tax team GBS as well as external vendors. The EMEA Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for multiple countries from the Studios segment in the region including UK Germany France Poland Italy Nordics and more.
In this role you should have a solid understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP preferred). You will report to one of the RTR Accounting Managers.
Whats in it for you
Contract of employment
Hybrid work
Benefits package: private medical care life and accident insurance MyBenefit cafeteria platform sports card social fund retirement pension plan Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform yoga massages educational webinars Employee Support Program film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform co-financing of English lessons Employee Resource Groups Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering ecological and social initiatives
Your Role Accountabilities
Proactively performing assigned tasks and processes within accounting area applying US GAAP including management accounts and forecasting
Oversee accounting close process together with outsource providers provide guidance to the BPO team and support troubleshooting and problem solving during month end close
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements internal control environment as applicable
Preparation of the periodical management reports BS Flux and SEC schedules reconciliations including applicable regular analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting
Cooperate with the Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India seeking out process improvements and standardization opportunities to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness
Work on resolving any intercompany discrepancies within the group
Cooperation with internal and external auditors
Oversee outsource provider for the timely completion and accuracy of account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy
Engage with key Studio EMEA controllership stakeholders including FP&A GBS and act as point of escalation.
Qualifications & Experience
Graduate in Finance Accounting
At least 4 years of work experience in an accounting role in the area of GL and a strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP preferred)
Prior work experience in large international company
Strong technical skills including deep understanding of ERP system (SAP preferred) MS Office applications Excel in particular is a must
Very good written and spoken English is a must
Detailed-oriented with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics
Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels.
#LI-Hybrid
Additional Information
On June 9 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies Warner Bros. and Discovery Global with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details including leadership appointments and information on individual brands please visit our newsroomhere.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery upon the planned separation in 2026 your employmentlikely willtransition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformationyoullhave an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the worlds premier entertainment brands.
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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite
About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainme ... View more
