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: We are looking for a Sr. Accountant for the Studio Controllership Domestic (US & Canada) (DTH) accounting team. This Sr. Accountant reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and will assist with month-end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, oversight of the day-to-day execution of general accounting and operating activities with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and complete other ad-hoc projects and analysis. Successful Senior Accountants will have a desire to gain a deep understanding of the business and have a customer service mindset towards the various Corporate Functions with whom there is regular interaction. Your Role Accountabilities: 1. Monthly/Quarterly Financial Close (35%) • Provide support for month end close activities, including trial balance review, journal entry postings and other related GL account analysis. • Assist offshore BPO teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of GL activity. • Perform financial statement review and variance analysis on results comparing actual theatrical operating performance to forecast / ultimate. • Review account reconciliations prepared by BPO team and ensure resolution of aged items. • Prepare for meetings with Business Unit, Domestic finance teams, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team, to review and understand theatrical performance and GL close status. • Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley cycle documentation, audit testing/sampling, identify areas of control risk and design and recommend mitigating control procedures. 2. Day-to-Day (35%) • Performing day-to-day execution of general accounting activities and operating activities. • Identify, investigate, and resolve irregular items and prepare adjusting journal entries as required. • Work closely with internal auditors (FCRA) and external auditors as needed. • Research US GAAP as it relates to significant matters and provide accounting guidance to ensure proper compliance. 3. Ad-hoc/Special Projects (30%) • Assist with Canadian Tax and Government filings/surveys. • Work closely with Treasury and assist with coding for Canadian bank activities. • Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis, including process improvement initiatives, as determined by internal management. • Make recommendations to improve process efficiencies and develop/administer procedures and guidelines. Qualifications & Experiences: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (required). ● Minimum of 3 years of experience working in accounting or related financial area. ● Utilizes advanced analytical skills and draws keen insights from the data. ● Strong data analytics, contract interpretation, and written communication skills ● Successfully manages multiple deadline-driven projects. ● Uses thorough logic and methods as well as business knowledge to solve problems. ● Raises conflicts and concerns to supervisor; makes suggestions to management regarding how to resolve. ● Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers, other levels of personnel and outside clients. ● Embrace and thrive during change. ● Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Not Required but preferred experience: ● CPA preferred. ● Media and Entertainment industry preferred. ● Knowledge of SAP (including Business Warehouse).

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 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, 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.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].