Senior Accountant, Max Content

WarnerMedia Services • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Max Content 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
• Active CPA license, or on a path towards CPA license attainment

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree