Senior Accounting Manager, DTC

Job title:

Senior Accounting Manager, DTC

Company:

Warner Bros. Discovery

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…The primary responsibility of this role as part of the US GAAP Accounting team based in Warsaw is to deliver quality accounting services for Warner Bros. Discovery entities in EMEA, in one of the segments. This role ensures accurate reporting of financial information to key stakeholders in accordance with US GAAP. Key aspects of this role are related to managing the operational activities, with reconciliation and analysis, some transactions processing, applying SOX controls in fulfilling daily and periodic quality requirements. Results of the teamwork must result in accurate and timely month end close and financial information for key stakeholders within the Organization. Reporting into Segment Director, managing team of several accountants, by acting as one team.Your Role Accountabilities…Managing the team of several Accountants/Senior Accountants to provide quality services to the Organization and providing hands-on support during the day-to-day activities of the respective team to ensure effective decision making, including career developmentProactively leading and/or performing the period-end closing and operational activities in accordance with US GAAP/WBD Policies and SOX standardsSupport S4 HANA implementation project as part of the expected change of ERP systemPerforming periodic Account Reconciliations ensuring completeness and quality of Balance Sheet for selected EMEA entities and group of accountsAd hoc analysis of various types of financial information as requestedSupport continuous improvement, process changes and leading practices to have an efficient and effective processEscalate and/or resolve issues as appropriate, resolve intercompany variances related to managed scopeAssisting with internal and external financial and compliance Audits, including SOXAssessment on the accounting treatment for complex transactionsPartnering with other Teams e.g. Other US GAAP teams, PTP, OTC, Treasury, FP&A, Controllership, FDs, VAT, Payroll, other Record to Report team members and proposing improvementsQualifications & Experience…Master’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 6-10 years of accounting experience in international environment (preferably in RTR / GL / Accounting Team)BIG4 experience as well as knowledge of media / entertainment industry are considered advantageousUnderstanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP as well as practical end-to-end understanding of reporting impact of accounted transactions is a mustVery good written and spoken English is a mustExperience in team managementProficient and experienced in MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a mustExperience with enterprise information systems, (SAP) a strong plus and preferred. PeopleSoft knowledge is nice to have.Results oriented, strong attention to details, accuracy, timeliness, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks as well as strong organizational skills is a mustProblem-solving attitude, issue flagging, as well as presentation skills of prepared analysis and its implications. Ability to frame issues and articulate findingsProven ability to assess new challenges, identify areas for improvements, articulate action plans to management and follow through to implementationMotivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment. Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent and changing situationsHigh Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organizationACCA, CIMA or PIBR completed qualification is considered as a strong advantageWhat’s in it for you?Hybrid work model, flexible working hoursFree access to MAXBenefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral programWork-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiativesTraining & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with expertsCSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiativesParking space available for booking#LI-HybridHybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.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 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.Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:39:44 GMT

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