Senior Manager, Accounting

Domestic Theatrical Distribution Accounting Senior Manager

The Domestic Theatrical Distribution Accounting Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operation of the worldwide licensing business using the various systems (MACCs, SAP, BW, AO, and S4), month-end close processes, reconciliation of high-risk accounts, and ensuring timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables. This role includes managing complex, non-standard areas of Theatrical Distribution accounting, including new and unusual contract treatments and intercompany management. Additionally, the Sr. Manager will drive process innovation and lead system upgrade or implementations. This position will also provide functional management to an offshore team, with a span of control of a manager and six staff.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Leadership and Management : Manage a team of seven; work with managers and team to achieve set goals. This includes coaching and development, onboarding and training, cross team coordination, and excellent communication with other departments, such as business unit FP&A, operations, Order to Cash, tax, legal, Treasurer, compliance, territory leadership, participation, accounting leadership, internal and external auditors.
• Support and collaborate with Executive Director to provide subject matter expertise to internal business partners in all content life cycle areas : GAAP / Accounting guidance, global policies and procedures, and SOX controls.
• Other Tasks : Prepare materials for, and participate in meetings with, business partners and leadership. Address tasks to achieve team and company goals such as, but not limited to : IT system maintenance / testing, ad hoc requests, and process innovation initiatives.
• Audit Support : Collaborate with auditors, both internal and external, to ensure team's accurate and timely submission of requested documentation. Address any questions resulting from audit. Perform ad hoc duties and analysis as assigned by management.
• S4 HANA and or other system upgrade : Support and work with Executive Director to assist the S4 HANA project team in the planning, design, testing, and implementation of the new technology system.
• Administrative : Complete tasks such as preparation and delivery of performance evaluations, monitor team workload, and review and approve vacation requests. Create a conducive and positive environment and assist with any conflict in accordance to the company and local regulation or policies.

Qualifications & Experience...

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.

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 : $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 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.