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A global entertainment company based in Mexico City is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the streaming content accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience, a strong understanding of US GAAP, and exceptional leadership skills. This role involves managing a team and ensuring financial compliance and timely reporting. Competitive benefits are offered.
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.
At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We’re one of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands — home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what’s next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture.
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally— and we’re just getting started. We\'re home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring!
This position will work with Streaming Content Accounting leadership in overseeing the streaming content accounting processes for WBD’s LATAM offerings, HBO and HBO Max. This position will manage a team of two professionals who provide full-service accounting and reporting related to HBO and HBO Max. The team is responsible for reviewing all P&L activity; preparing journal entries for production cash, accruals, prepaids, amortization, intercompany and other ad hoc entries as needed; preparing quarterly variance explanations; preparing balance sheet reconciliations and preparing external reporting schedules supporting our SEC filings. This role will work closely with our Business Affairs, Finance and Financial Reporting counterparts. This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately, and will sign off on necessary close requirements. The role requires the ability to communicate both financial and non-financial information to finance and operational partners throughout the company.
Manage accounting functions: maintaining the general ledger, journal entry processing, account reconciliations, analysis, certifications and audit deliverables
Oversee the month end close process to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness
Review and approve work product to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Review complex entries and supporting documentation and recommend proper accounting treatment on these transactions
Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Lead special projects and proactively develop accurate ad hoc analyses for management to make informed decisions
Responsible for ensuring proper 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.
Assist with team administration: feedback, development, training, assessment
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required and a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and relevant local GAAP as required
BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
Master’s degree in accounting a plus
Public accounting experience / Big 4 experience a plus
Prior experience with SAP S/4 HANA a plus
Prior experience in content accounting or the media/entertainment industry is preferred
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented
Mental agility to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, strong leadership qualities and ability to effectively delegate
Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization
In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CPA or local equivalent or a path towards attaining
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.
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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