• Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting

    Warner Bros. Discovery (Atlanta, GA)


    _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 Sr. Accountant, Consolidated Financial Reporting will focus on various consolidation activities, internal and external financial reporting, review and analysis of WBD’s financial results for inclusion in the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring results are in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This position will play a key role in ensuring the global consolidation and associated projects are successful and efficient.

    Your Role Accountabilities

    + Assist with the preparation of specific schedules included in the company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Registration statements, 8-K, Proxy statement, and others.

    + Assist with the preparation of disclosures in compliance with applicable U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

    + Ensures applicable SOX controls are operating effectively. Provide timely submission of requested audit documentation.

    + Assist with the preparation WBD’s consolidated flux explanations for quarterly flux reviews.

    + Prepare top-side consolidation journal entries as necessary, review and reconcile consolidation adjusting entries.

    + Participate in other key projects and initiatives impacting consolidations and financial reporting and ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

    Qualifications & Experience

    + 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting and/or finance

    + Experience with SAP/BW or other large ERP systems

    + Extensive experience with Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macros Financial reporting experience or external audit experience with a SEC registrant is strongly preferred

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

    + CPA or CPA eligible preferred

    + Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    + Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

    + Strong oral and written communication skills

    + Detail oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet routine and non-routine deadlines

    + High degree of motivation to deliver a quality product

    + Initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Competent in preparing presentation quality documents and executive level summaries

    + High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation

    + Team player who embraces change

     

    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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.