Accounting Manager - Global Real Estate & Lease

Job Description

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…
This position will assist the Senior Finance Manager in overseeing the Global Real Estate and Lease accounting process and managing a team of five professionals who provide full-service accounting and reporting related to leased and own properties across the Turner (Domestic and International), HBO, Warner Bros. and Warner Media real estate portfolio. This position reviews complex leases and contracts to evaluate the proper accounting treatment within the new lease accounting guidelines under ASC 842. The team, including two accounting professionals in ABS Argentina, is responsible for all monthly processes and controls related to Facilities Expenses (rent, utilities, subtenant billing, property taxes, asset retirement obligations, amortization of prepaid occupancy expenses, etc.) and accounting for long term operating and finance leases (creation, monthly JE, reconciliation, footnote/disclosure, etc.) . This role will also review monthly/quarterly P&L actuals vs forecast and balance sheet flux variance explanations. The role requires an understanding of forecast, 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 intercompany accounting
• 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
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead special projects and proactively develop accurate ad hoc analyses for management to make informed decisions
• Research complex accounting issues and recommend proper accounting treatment on these transactions. 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
• 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 Accounting Business Services and stakeholders.
• Assist with team administration: feedback, development, training, assessment

Qualifications & Experience…
• 2+ years of experience in leading teams and/or projects
• PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion, or any ERP systems
• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years in relevant accounting experience (industry or public)
• Masters degree and/or CPA
• Real estate and/or lease accounting experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information preferred
• Self-motivated and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines preferred
• High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation preferred
• Initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities preferred
• Detail-oriented and high energy preferred
• Blend of both public and industry experience preferred
• Media industry experience preferred

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 recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1njby-3-145-58-169-42 in your application.