Accounting Manager, Global Intercompany

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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...

Manager focusing on the reporting and analysis of Global Intercompany Eliminations. Assists in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnote disclosures for inclusion in the Warner Bros. Discovery quarterly and annual SEC filings ensuring results are in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Works with the Controllership groups to ensure adequate reconciliation of intercompany activity and explanation of submitted results. Responsible for communicating reporting requirements to internal partners and to obtain alignment on process efficiencies.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Intercompany

• Manages monthly review of Consolidated Warner Bros. Discovery Intercompany balances, including distribution of outage report, questioning unusual activity, investigating large variances and resolution follow-up on previously identified issues• Work in multiple GL systems to report results, including researching and reconciliation of data in various legacy systems• Responsible for understanding and clearing Content Intercompany variances to the appropriate balance sheet account• Establish companywide processes for the recording and reporting of Intercompany activity in multiple systems, (SAP S4/SAP/Oracle)• Documentation and education of Intercompany processes across all Controllership• Evaluate and provide guidance on new or unusual Intercompany activity, including treatment of timing differences between sister companies• Oversight of all Trading Partner master data, including governance and approval of intercompany trading relationships in SAP S4• Prepare audit and SOX processes related to Intercompany, including preparing and submitting of data to various platforms

Legal Entity Accounting

• Provide assistance to Controllership teams on various legal entity transactions• Work closely with the Tax department on structure changes, dividends and any other legal entity projects• Evaluate and provide guidance on required entries, accounts to be used, hierarchy structures in various GLs and any eliminations needed• Review effect of transactions posted to ensure correct reporting• Oversight of all Company Code master data, including governance and approval in all systems• Monitor hCue, internal legal system, for changes and ensure all changes are made in the applicable GL systems

Special Projects/Other

• Responsible for managing Intercompany Projects related to system implementations or strategic opportunities for the Company• Lead other key projects and initiatives impacting reporting; collaborate with internal/external customers, business partners and peers to drive efficiencies in processes and effectively meet deliverables, as required• Provide assistance/support to other areas within Consolidated Financial Reporting as needed

Qualifications & Experience...

• 6 years of experience in accounting and/or finance• Experience with SAP, or other large ERP system• Extensive experience with Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macros• Variance analysis and reporting experience• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required• CPA required• 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• High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation• Team player who embraces change

Additional Information  

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. 

 

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 

How We Get Things Done…

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