Senior Accountant, Streaming Content Revenue

Job Position(s): Senior Accountant, Streaming Content Revenue

 

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

The Senior Accountant, Streaming Content Revenue will be a member of the Streaming Accounting Controllership team based in Mexico City, Mexico. This team provides support for the licensing and distribution of intellectual property (IP) for HBO and Max, including “functional IP” such as a produced film or television series and “symbolic IP” such as a character or brand. The DTC Content Revenue team also supports Consumer Products where the HBO and Max brand is licensed to other parties for merchandise and e-commerce sales including apparel, accessories, and mobile games. This team is responsible for accounting functions including revenue recognition, inter-company transactions, third party liabilities as well as the related distribution, participations, and residuals expenses. The DTC Content Revenue team works with key stakeholders throughout the business, including Warner Bros Distribution Accounting, Contract Administration, Content Finance, Technical Accounting, Financial Systems, Operations, Line of Business and Consolidated Financial Reporting. 

Your Role Accountabilities

• Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly Content Licensing and Consumer Product accounting deliverables in accordance with US GAAP and Company policies and practices
• Prepare journal entries in PeopleSoft, Oracle and/or SAP S4 Hana (including project ledger)
• Prepare and analyze intercompany transactions and reporting
• Perform analysis of participations and residuals accruals and liabilities
• Prepare monthly subledger to general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly SEC Reporting and tax packages
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Cultivate strong internal partnerships within accounting, finance, and other business departments
• Assist internal and external audit in their various quarterly and year-end audit procedures, as requested
• Other ad-hoc tasks and / or special projects, as needed / required

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and experience with SOX controls
• Strong understanding of financial systems with ability to learn and master new system tools
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while balancing competing deliverables
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels
• Willingness to learn and accept new or unfamiliar tasks
• Active CPA license or local equivalent, or on a path towards license attainment

​Preferences…

• Big 4 accounting firm experience or experience at a publicly traded company
• Film and media / entertainment accounting experience
• Strong business acumen working in a multinational company
• Oracle or SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is a plus
• Experience in automating manual processes
   

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.

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.

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