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Manager, Consolidated Financial Reporting
Manager, Consolidated Financial Reporting-January 2024
Atlanta
Jan 18, 2025
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Manager, Consolidated Financial Reporting

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  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 legacy WarnerMedia (primarily Consolidated results, legacy Turner and legacy Warner Bros.). Consolidated Financial Reporting is responsible for 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 explanation of submitted results, variance resolution and collaborate on process efficiencies.

  Your Role Accountabilities

  Reporting and Analysis

  Review of monthly Consolidated and legacy Turner P&Ls, question unusual activity, investigate large variances and resolution follow-up on previously identified issuesWork in multiple GL/Consolidation systems to report results, including researching and reconciliation of data in legacy GL and WarnerMedia financial consolidation toolManages the monthly balance sheet reporting process for legacy Warner Bros., including report creation and maintenance (requires through understanding of hierarchy structures), overseeing accuracy of financial reports generated by SAP / BW and assisting with balance sheet data issues that affect the transmission of financial statements to Consolidated WBDResponsible for oversight and review of the preparation/presentation and distribution of the monthly balance sheet package and related reports; prepare schedules for analysis and manage quarterly balance sheet binder used by executive management to review resultsAddress management inquiries/requests for data and analysis spanning multiple finance / accounting areasPreparation or review of selected footnote disclosures prior to submission to WBD external reporting

  Process Management

  Prepares multiple calendars, ranging from high level executive to detailed taskManages master data process primarily for chart of accounts across Warner Bros. Discovery, working closely with business units, technology and other key stakeholders to ensure that requirements align with current management and external reporting financial data structure and overall governanceParticipate in or 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

  Special Projects/Other

  Participate in other key projects and initiatives, including ad hoc reporting/analysis and working on cross-divisional initiatives, as requiredProvide assistance/support to other areas within Consolidated Financial Reporting as needed

  Qualifications & Experience

  5+ years of experience in accounting and/or financeExperience with SAP/BW, PeopleSoft or other large ERP systemExtensive experience with Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, macrosVariance analysis and reporting experience is a plusBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance requiredCPA requiredKnowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Strong critical thinking and analytical skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsDetail oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet routine and non-routine deadlinesHigh degree of motivation to deliver a quality productInitiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilitiesStrong organizational skillsCompetent in preparing presentation quality documents and executive level summariesHigh emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovationTeam player who embraces change

  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.

  The Legal Bits...

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

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