Senior Accountant, HBO Content Accounting

Warner Bros. Discovery•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

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, HBO Content Accounting will be a member of the DTC Accounting Controllership team based in Atlanta, GA or Knoxville, TN. The Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, 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 collaborates with other relevant stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, as well as external service providers. The Senior Accountant, Max Content is essential in supporting the Direct-to-Consumer Segment Content Accounting for Max, Warner Brothers Discovery’s flagship streaming platform. This individual will be responsible for month-end and quarterly activities related to the capitalization and amortization of licensed content, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of US GAAP
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

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license, or on a path towards CPA license attainment
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
SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is a plus
Experience in automating manual processes

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for in-house original productions, third-party and intercompany licensed content assets, accruals, prepayments, and amortization
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual SEC schedules, including content rights, commitments and future amortization
Partner with content finance to ensure the accurate and timely premiere of titles and action adjustments to content asset and liability balances, when needed
Provide support for audit requests, both internal and external
Maintain compliance with the SOX control framework and partner with Financial Compliance regularly to aid in the evaluation of our control environment
Utilize processes and reports within SAP S/4 to ensure accurate reporting of streaming content and perform account analysis
Manage intercompany activity and communication between Max and other business units across the company, researching and resolving variances as they arise
Support business and department initiatives and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed
Complete all work in a timely and accurate manner within established deadlines

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