Manager, Affiliate Revenue

Job Description

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

We are looking for an Affiliate Revenue Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing month-end close, reviewing actual results, ensuring that all deliverables are completed timely and accurately and signing off on necessary close requirements. Successful Accounting Managers have a desire to gain a deep understanding of the business, maintain a customer service mindset towards the various Corporate Functions with whom there is regular interaction, and propose process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the finance organization.

Your Role Accountabilities
• Oversee the month end close process to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness, including the review of journal entries and supporting document to ensure accurate reporting to the GL in Peoplesoft and / or Oracle
• Manage a team of several Senior Accountants / Accountants including their day-to-day activities, deliverables, holidays and career path and assist with team administration: feedback, development and training
• Manage and own assigned tasks and processes within revenue accounting, applying US GAAP knowledge
• Review account reconciliations, analysis, and certifications in Cadency
• Lead adhoc and/or special projects, as needed, but expected on a regular basis
• 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 finance/operations business partners to provide support to key stakeholders
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications & Experiences
• 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
• Strong desire to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented
• Mental agility to prioritize and execute independently in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, strong leadership qualities and ability to effectively delegate
• In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Presentation skills, status reporting, issue flagging, public speaking and exposition of prepared analysis and its implications. Ability to frame issues and articulate findings.

Desirable
• Master's degree in accounting
• CPA license (or equivalent)
• Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, Cadency and/or Blackline
• Affiliate revenue accounting or the media/entertainment industry
• ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Championing Inclusion at WBD
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, union status, 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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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