Accounting Manager, Global Intercompany

Warner Bros. Discovery•Knoxville, TN

13d

About The Position

Manager focusing on the reporting and analysis of Global Intercompany Eliminations. Assists in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnote disclosures for inclusion in the Warner Bros. Discovery quarterly and annual SEC filings ensuring results are in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Works with the Controllership groups to ensure adequate reconciliation of intercompany activity and explanation of submitted results. Responsible for communicating reporting requirements to internal partners and to obtain alignment on process efficiencies.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance
Experience with SAP, or other large ERP system
Extensive experience with Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macros
Variance analysis and reporting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA required
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet routine and non-routine deadlines
High degree of motivation to deliver a quality product
Initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities
Strong organizational skills
High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation
Team player who embraces change

Responsibilities

Manages monthly review of Consolidated Warner Bros. Discovery Intercompany balances, including distribution of outage report, questioning unusual activity, investigating large variances and resolution follow-up on previously identified issues
Work in multiple GL systems to report results, including researching and reconciliation of data in various legacy systems
Responsible for understanding and clearing Content Intercompany variances to the appropriate balance sheet account
Establish companywide processes for the recording and reporting of Intercompany activity in multiple systems, (SAP S4/SAP/Oracle)
Documentation and education of Intercompany processes across all Controllership
Evaluate and provide guidance on new or unusual Intercompany activity, including treatment of timing differences between sister companies
Oversight of all Trading Partner master data, including governance and approval of intercompany trading relationships in SAP S4
Prepare audit and SOX processes related to Intercompany, including preparing and submitting of data to various platforms
Provide assistance to Controllership teams on various legal entity transactions
Work closely with the Tax department on structure changes, dividends and any other legal entity projects
Evaluate and provide guidance on required entries, accounts to be used, hierarchy structures in various GLs and any eliminations needed
Review effect of transactions posted to ensure correct reporting
Oversight of all Company Code master data, including governance and approval in all systems
Monitor hCue, internal legal system, for changes and ensure all changes are made in the applicable GL systems
Responsible for managing Intercompany Projects related to system implementations or strategic opportunities for the Company
Lead other key projects and initiatives impacting reporting; collaborate with internal/external customers, business partners and peers to drive efficiencies in processes and effectively meet deliverables, as required
Provide assistance/support to other areas within Consolidated Financial Reporting as needed