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...
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, question ing unusual activity, investigat ing 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
P repare 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 (https://www.wbd.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-announces-post-separation-company-names-and-leadership-appointments) .
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...
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.
