RTR Accounting Manager, Studio

Job Description

The Manager, EMEA Studios Accounting is a critical role within Warner Bros. Discovery's accounting team, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations for the Studios business across EMEA territories. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and complete financial records in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The Manager will lead process improvements, manage the relationship with outsourced accounting providers, and support financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the region. The role also involves working closely with cross-functional teams to support key business decisions and regulatory compliance.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Oversee general accounting operations for various Studios businesses within EMEA territories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly close activities.
• Lead the month-end close process, including the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and financial reports in compliance with US GAAP
• Review and analyze financial results ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Supervise the preparation and review of trial balances, ensuring necessary adjustments and reconciliations for balance sheet accuracy.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place to manage financial risks and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the outsourced accounting team based in India, improving efficiency and standardizing processes across the region.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications & Experience…

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting is a plus.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) strongly preferred.

Experience:
• Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in media/entertainment industry accounting is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience managing remote teams and working with outsourced service providers.
• Proven ability to work with accounting teams across different regions, understanding diverse regulatory environments, especially in EMEA.
• Strong technical accounting and financial skills with proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with automating manual accounting processes and driving digital transformation within finance functions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and cultures.

What's in it for you?
• contract of employment
• hybrid work
• benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
• free access to the Max platform
• work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
• training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• access to parking spaces

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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