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

      Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a globally experienced and strategic Head of Tax to lead the company’s comprehensive tax function across its Streaming and Studios businesses. This executive role will oversee tax strategy, planning, compliance, and operations across multiple pillars including Corporate Tax, Treasury & M&A Tax Planning, Transfer Pricing, State and Local Tax (SALT), VAT/Indirect Tax, and leadership of Regional Tax Teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Tax will be responsible for navigating complex global tax environments, driving operational excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives across a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Your Role Accountabilities

Corporate Tax Strategy & Governance

• Lead global corporate tax strategy and policy development, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting across all jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact.
• Partner with legal and government affairs to advocate for favorable tax policy.

Tax Planning for Treasury & M&A

• Partner with Treasury and Corporate Development to design and execute tax-efficient structures for financing, repatriation, and acquisitions.
• Lead tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A transactions.
• Advise on entity rationalization, IP migration, and cross-border tax planning.

Regional Tax Leadership

• Manage and mentor regional tax leaders across EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and North America.
• Ensure consistent application of global tax policies and alignment with local regulations.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions.

Global Tax Challenges

• Navigate evolving international tax frameworks including OECD Pillar One & Two, BEPS, and digital services taxes.
• Address tax complexities related to streaming revenue models, content production, and global licensing.
• Mitigate risks associated with regulatory changes, tax audits, and cross-border operations.
• Lead proactive planning to manage tax exposure in high-risk jurisdictions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on tax matters.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and HR to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Represent Warner Bros. Discovery in external forums, industry groups, and regulatory engagements.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and mentor a diverse, globally distributed team of accounting professionals.
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability across international finance teams.
• Model and drive department agility through a culture of continuous process improvement and change management.
• Encourage collaboration and productive relationships across teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive tax leadership experience in global, publicly traded companies.
• Deep expertise in corporate tax, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and indirect tax.
• Proven track record of leading complex tax operations and strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of media, entertainment, and digital streaming business models.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s, JD, or LLM preferred.
• CPA or equivalent international tax certification.

• Problem-Solving skills, ability to solve highly complex problems as they arise and mitigate risks early.
• High standards for quality, must want to build the best possible reporting and compliance practice.
• Strong professional ethics.
• Strategic Thinker, understanding the big picture.
• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence & motivate teams, set the tone, assess stakeholder sentiment, and take steps to shift opinions to motivate in high pressure environments.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of historical and forecasted financial performance to advise on new entity
• Inclusive attitude regarding people and other disciplines, ability to work with highly diverse groups from different organizations, workstreams, geographies, and backgrounds.
• Strong intellectual curiosity.
• Transparent approach to working with team and financial auditors.
• Openness to working in co-source arrangement with Big 4 firms.

• Experience managing tax functions in a matrixed, multinational organization.
• Prior leadership of tax teams supporting both studio and streaming businesses.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and tax technology platforms.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive proactive compliance

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $267,400.00 - $496,600.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.