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.

The Role

The Assistant Manager/Senior Accounting in US Accounting Operations will be based in Hyderabad and will report directly to the Associate Director – Record To Report based in India. As a primary responsibility need to work for content accounting and report to offshore team or above and also works closely with Local Entity Financial Controller in US, including other Business Departments, Global Business Services (GBS), the broader Finance community, Internal Audit, and external auditors, Tax team, Financial Compliance. This individual will be responsible for ensuring Accounting policies are followed for respective region, Month end processes are completed accurately and on timely basis and ensure completeness of SoX documents and process related documentations.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of employees, providing clear direction and setting performance expectations.
• Set individual and team goals that align with the organization's objectives.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career growth.
• Proven experience in fixed asset management, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards related to fixed assets.
• Joining a journey of building and growing support for US Accounting operations
• Working  with fixed reporting line in India Center and a dotted line to US Accounting Customers
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, responding to inquiries, and addressing audit findings related to fixed assets.
• Ensuring Accounting and Reconciliations supporting documentation meets SOX standards
• Ensuring completeness of close for appointed US entities
• Improving processes through standardization and simplification
• Responsibility to ensure all the global accounting policies are always followed and be compliant
• Ensuring completeness of month end accounting process as per the month end calendar
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by his/her key Customers/Stakeholders in US Accounting

What you need to have:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or path to CPA require
• Minimum of 7-8 years of Accounting experience, preferably in US GAAP environment
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in SAP FI/CO
• Very good communication skills
• Track of record working in Multinational/Multicultural organization matrix
   

It’s a plus if you have:

• Big 4 public accounting background

• Self-driven attitude every day, with willingness to GROW and take on more US tasks
• Experience with Blackline and MS Excel Macros and advanced functions strongly preferred
• SOX controls experience and is e able to articulate key SOX controls in General Accounting
• Skills to work in a fast-paced environment that will be changing together with you

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, 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].