R2R Accounting Manager, Studio Controllership

4 weeks ago

Burbank, California, United States Warner Media, LLC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Studio Controllership. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial close and reporting support for our global publishing and licensing operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide financial close and reporting support for our global publishing and licensing operations, including trial balance review, journal entry adjustments, and proper posting of revenues.
  • Analyze and review financials on a global business or process level to ensure a consistent global approach.
  • Use independent judgment to prepare journal entries that impact the Company's financial statements.
  • Ensure GAAP and control are implemented and adhered to for respective BU.
  • Support in the strategic direction for the process (e.g., revenue, reserves, reporting, etc.) and help drive forward with execution of standardization and improvements.
  • Responsible for establishing and ensuring timeliness of overall monthly close activities and accuracy of close processes.
  • Quarterly Deliverables to Consolidation Financial Reporting Team pertaining to Footnotes, Balance Sheet Analysis & Supplementals
  • Royalty Accounting related to the Sub-right business: track the collection of statements, ingestion into Alfred, issuance of billing, and posting of the statement into SAP and responsible for proper revenue recognition.
  • Cross-Group Interaction
  • Interact and maintain the highest level of customer service with Business Unit operations and 3rd parties (licensees, auditors, customer, agent vendor, etc.) who rely on the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided.
  • Coordinate & review deliverables with SDC team and confirm all items are done in a timely manner meanwhile managing expectations
  • Third Party Reporting (Agent Commission Statement) & Audit Support
  • Prepare agent commission statements that support obligations for third party representation related to: territory, agent commission structure, contract, invoice, payment, and related taxes based on the contractual terms. Review the agent commission statement, reconcile to the invoice provided, and ensure SDC processes the invoice timely.
  • Support all constituents performing audit activities surrounding DCE processes (Financial Statement Audits, Statutory Audits, FCRA Audits & Tax Audit-Related requests.
  • Financial Systems Support & Other System Enhancement Related Activities
  • Assist in the enhancements/testing of systems to support the day- to-day transactions of GL management and to improve financial operations.
  • Assist with UAT Testing and work closely with BU Global Ops Team
  • Other Special Projects, Training SDC Team and Ad Hoc Requests
  • Provide training to internal and SDC on various topics
  • Identify and recommend improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies in the organization.
  • Assist in Ad Hoc projects for Senior Management.
Requirements
  • 6+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance field.
  • 2-3 years prior management experience required.
  • Entertainment industry experience a plus.
  • Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, take initiative and ownership, and self-sufficient
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital format and on the telephone.
  • Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
  • Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively, especially in the multi time zones environment.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize.
  • Must be able to adapt in a changing environment and quickly learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel.
  • Must be able to work reasonable overtime, if necessary and work early Burbank, CA Time zone as needed to have more overlap with Indian SDC team.
  • Must be able to work on deliverables independently with minimal supervision and provide status updates to supervisor.
  • Must be able to provide guidance to the offshore CAPGEMINI team
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
  • CPA or local equivalent of Certified Accountant preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
  • Prior RTR accounting experience required
  • SAP experience a must as well other ERPs
  • Experience using Blackline and Cadency a plus
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel and PC skills
  • Experience in leading collaborative and goal-oriented teams. Ability to deliver results under stressful conditions.
  • Solid Experience in reviewing processes and procedures.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and practices
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
  • Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated skills to work with voluminous data files to provide, retrieve, update and analyze financial data.
Preferred Skills
  • MS Excel (Advanced Formulas)
  • MS Word
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • LMSi
  • Tableau
What We Offer

Warner Bros. Discovery offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

We are committed to building 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.

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