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Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting-March 2024
Hyderabad
Mar 15, 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 Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

  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.

  WDB Corporate Accounting position focusing on cash accounting and other Corporate functions. The position requires strong operational accounting skills and making critical decisions on accounting treatment and processes to comply with WBD accounting standards and ensuring that the books and records of the company are maintained in compliance with US GAAP. This position works closely with other accounting and the Global Business Services (“GBS”) (e.g. PTP and O2C) teams to resolve issues timely. Scope of responsibilities impact all Reporting Segments of WBD including Studios, DTC, Networks and Corporate.

  Job Responsibilities

  Perform reconciliations and reviews of cash accounts and other corporate accounting functional areas to ensure balances are accurately stated. Communicate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Operations to timely apply cash transactions and clearing of open items with results that impact all segments of WBD.

  50%

  Process daily/weekly cash transactions and perform journal entries as a part of the monthly close process in the area of corporate accounting.

  25%

  Ensure financial controls are performed effectively including ownership of SOX controls relating to cash accounting. Mange multiple close deadlines across 4 ERP systems. Frequent interaction with external and internal auditors evaluating controls and testing balances. Responsible for performing robust and timely balance sheet reconciliations and completion of SEC supplemental schedules for footnote disclosures

  10%

  Provide support and ad hoc requests for senior Finance and Accounting leaders. Maintain a collaborative and pro-active communications with business partners while maintaining integrity and compliance with WBD accounting policies.

  10%

  Assist in the analysis of process improvements to existing activities and deliverables and provide support to system and ERP changes/migrations.

  5%

  Work Experience

  3+ years in relevant accounting experience (industry or public)

  Financial closing, consolidations, reporting and planning experience

  Experience of accounting for cash

  Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and SOX requirements

  Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

  BS/BA in related discipline from an accredited university

  CPA preferred

  Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge with experience interpreting and implementing technical accounting guidance to non-routine transactions

  Knowledge/Skills

  Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented.

  Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, and strong leadership qualities

  In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement.

  Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage the accounting activities for multiple diverse businesses.

  Strong execution skills, advanced analytical skills, and significant technical accounting skills.

  Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.

  Unceasing curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo.

  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  Other Requirements

  4-year degree in accounting or finance

  Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred

  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  Blend of both public and industry experience.

  Cash Accounting experience preferred

  PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, or any ERP systems.

  Media industry.

  Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

  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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

  If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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