Manager, Cash Accounting

3 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States WarnerMedia Full time
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's 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 what's 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...

Key WBD Corporate Accounting leadership position focusing on Cash, Cash related systems, and other corporate functions. The position requires strong accounting skills and making critical decisions on accounting treatment and processes to comply with WBD accounting standards and ensuring that the books and records of the company are maintained in compliance with US GAAP. Recommended to have good understanding of SAP and Peoplesoft. This position works closely with senior executives and other functional Global Business Systems (GBS) teams to resolve complex accounting issues. Scope of responsibilities impact all Reporting Segments of WBD including Studios, DTC, Networks and Corporate. The position has frequent interaction with senior leaders in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Operations.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Lead monthly close process and oversee and review journal entries and adjustments for the corporate accounting function. Areas of focus include but not limited to cash and requires constant communications with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Operations with results that impact all segments of WBD.
  • Ability to develop governance and best practices over the cash accounting function. Also, able to effectively troubleshoot reconciling items that often have multi-dimensional functional impacts.
  • Lead implementation of new ERP and oversee stabilization of the system
  • Ensure financial controls are operating effectively including ownership of SOX controls relating to cash. Manage multiple close deadlines across all ERP systems. Ensure financial controls over systems and processes are properly functioning and sign off on control effectiveness quarterly in accordance with WBD SOX guidelines. Frequent interaction with external and internal auditors evaluating controls and testing balances. Responsible for overseeing robust and timely balance sheet reconciliations and completion of SEC supplemental schedules for footnote disclosures
  • Indirectly manage a team located offshore. Responsible for training and inputs into performance review
  • Responsible for reinforcing the WBD Controllership culture through sponsorship and involvement in cross-department development and team-building programs. Provide leadership guidance and sponsorship to ad hoc and recurring Controllership improvement projects including software implementation, efficiency initiatives and process improvements


Qualifications & Experience...

  • Approximately 5+ years previous work experience in an accounting environment required.
  • Public and/or private accounting experience required
  • Financial closing, consolidations, reporting and planning experience
  • Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and SOX requirements
  • BS/BA in related discipline from an accredited university
  • CPA preferred
  • Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge with experience interpreting and implementing technical accounting guidance to non-routine transactions
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented.
  • Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, and strong leadership qualities
  • In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage the accounting activities for multiple diverse businesses.
  • Strong execution skills, advanced analytical skills, and significant technical accounting skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.
  • Unceasing curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Preferred experience:
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Technical accounting research.
  • Blend of both public and industry experience.
  • Cash Accounting experience preferred
  • PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, or any ERP systems.
  • Media industry.
  • Experience working with offshore personnel


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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

The Legal Bits...

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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