Senior Accountant, Direct to Consumer Content

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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
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Content Accounting team. This team provides full-service accounting and reporting relating to HBO Original Programming, HBO Acquired Theatrical Programming, HBO Sports, and HBO Independent Pictures. The team is responsible for reviewing all P&L activity; preparing journal entries for production cash, hedge gain/loss, accruals, tax incentive receivables, prepaids, reclasses, amortization, intercompany and other ad hoc entries as needed; preparing monthly/quarterly P&L variance explanations by cost center; preparing balance sheet reconciliations and flux explanations; and preparing external reporting schedules (e.g. Inventory Rollforward, Commitments and Contingencies, and Derivative Instruments). This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately, and will sign off on necessary close requirements. The role requires an understanding of forecasting, recurring expenses, and the ability to communicate both financial and non-financial information to finance and operational partners throughout the company., including Content Finance, Technical Accounting, Line of Business and Consolidated Financial Reporting.
Your Role Accountabilities

• Maintain the general ledger, journal entry processing, account reconciliations, analysis and audit deliverables.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in the execution of special projects and proactively develop accurate ad hoc analyses for management to make informed decisions.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures.
• Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of the Finance, Line of Business, and Operations
• Contribute to quarterly content impairment review exercises.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required and a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and relevant local GAAP as required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university
• Master's degree in accounting a plus
• CPA license (or equivalent) attained or progress toward attainment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Detailed-oriented with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics

Other Nice to Have

• Public accounting experience
• Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, Cadency and/or Blackline
• Content revenue accounting or the media/entertainment industry

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.
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