Accounting Manager, Streaming Content

Job Description

Your New Role…

This position will work with the Accounting Sr. Manager in overseeing the DTC Content accounting processes and manage a team of three professionals who provide full-service accounting and reporting relating to HBO Original Programming, HBO Sports, and HBO Independent Pictures. The team is responsible for reviewing all P&L activity; preparing journal entries for production cash, hedge gain/loss, accruals, tax incentive receivables, prepaids, reclasses, amortization, intercompany and other ad hoc entries as needed; preparing monthly/quarterly P&L variance explanations by cost center; preparing balance sheet reconciliations and flux explanations; and preparing external reporting schedules (e.g. Inventory Rollforward, Commitments and Contingencies, and Derivative Instruments). This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately, and will sign off on necessary close requirements. The role requires an understanding of forecasting, recurring expenses, and the ability to communicate both financial and non-financial information to finance and operational partners throughout the company.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• 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

Qualifications & Experience…
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience required and a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and relevant local GAAP as required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role in accounting/finance
• BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
• Master's degree in accounting a plus
• Public accounting experience / Big 4 experience a plus
• CPA license required
• Prior experience with Oracle or 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

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