Manager, Controllership

**_Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here._****_ Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoverythe 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 nextFrom 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**The Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) oversees and grows the entire portfolio of Warner Bros Discovery television businesses, including worldwide production, traditional and digital distribution, and broadcasting.WBTVG divisions produce live-action dramas and comedies, animated series, and unscripted & alternative programming for traditional broadcast networks, cable channels and the first-run syndication marketplace, as well as for subscription/on-demand platforms and digital media outlets.Duties include general ledger stewardship, month end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results and preparation and review of all financial statements, by title reporting, footnotes, and disclosures. Duties also include reconciliation ownership of production systems and feeds to/from SAP and working with the Service Delivery Center (Capgemini), Business Units and Consolidated Financial Reporting group in support of the closing process.**Your role Accountabilities**1) TV Production (TVP), Alloy, Theater Ventures (ThV), WB Animation (WBA) and Digital Networks Group (DNG):a. Support day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities.b. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly deliverables: Balance Sheet, P&L, supplemental schedules & footnotes, government surveys and disclosures.c. Manage and review Service Delivery Center provided deliverables as needed; troubleshoot and provide guidance as needed.d. Initiate process improvements and coach Service Delivery Center team-members to streamline processes and develop presentation skills.e. Responsible for all day-to-day activities such as cash clearing, intercompany non-cash settlement collections and reconciliations, detailed by customer account reconciliations (billed / unbilled A/R, revenue, intercompany etc.), tax incentive receivable and cash collections; imputed interest, review of film cost journal entries, complete not released analysis and episodic data input, etc.f. Take ownership of Account Reconciliations and Standardization initiatives.g. Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley and financial audit requests.h. Facilitate meetings with management to develop executive presence.2) Manage administrative and local needs of offshore team located in Mexico City (8 FTEs) across various management teams based in Burbank, CA.3) Act as liaison for the Controllership Group in connection with the Business Unit, FP&A, and Financial Operations organizations, retained Business Unit departments (sales, marketing, business affairs, etc.) and various WB Corporate departments (CFR, FPP, Tax, MIS, Treasury, Legal, Participations).4) Make recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the finance organization.5) Other special projects as required.**Qualifications & Experience**- Work Experience- 6+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance field.- 2-3 years prior management experience required.- Entertainment industry experience a plus.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel - advanced level- Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.- Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.- Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.- Must have the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize.- Must be able to adapt in a changing environment and quickly learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions.Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification- BA/BS degree in Accounting- CPA or MBA preferred.Knowledge/Skills- Must be fluent in English (advanced level)- Experience working with large amounts of data preferred.- Experience with SAP is a plus.- Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment a plus.Other Requirements- Previous “Big 4” accounting experience preferred.- Must be willing and able to travel.**How We Get Things Done****The Legal Bits