Senior Accounting Manager, EMEA Networks

<p>Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.</p><p>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</p><p></p><p>Who We Are… </p><p>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…</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Company Overview...</p><p>Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We’re home to the world’s best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.</p><br/> <p>Your New Role…</p><p>The Senior Accounting Manager, EMEA Networks will be a member of the EMEA Networks Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw, Poland. The Accounting Controllers Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, preparing the statutory financial statements (in numerous GAAPs), review of account reconciliations and support for global financial reporting processes. Everyday responsibilities include ensuring compliance during audits, as well as with SEC and SOX guidelines. The Team closely cooperates with other relevant stakeholders, including the tax team, GBS, as well as external vendors. The EMEA Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for multiple countries from the Networks segment in the region, including UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and more.</p> <p>In this role, you must have a solid understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP allowing you to identify, propose and decided on the accounting treatment for complex transactions. You will be a partner to multiple stakeholders, internal and external, you will be a self-starter and should be able to work well without immediate supervision.</p><p>You might have both individual, expert-type role as well as be manager of 1-3 team members. This position will report to one of the Accounting Directors.</p> <p>Your Role Accountabilities…</p><ul><li><p>Manage and own assigned tasks and processes within accounting area applying IFRS/US GAAP + relevant local GAAP expertise, including statutory financial statements preparation.</p></li><li><p>Review complex financial reporting transactions, provide guidance to your stakeholders and coordinate technical accounting research to determine proper recognition in line with regulations and company policies.</p></li><li><p>Be a hands-on leader managing a team of 1-3 Senior Accountants / Managers including their day-to-day activities, deliverables, issue management, as well as holidays and career path. </p></li><li><p>Drive and manage improvements and develop automation of daily/monthly standard tasks accounting processes and workflows. </p></li><li><p>Manage internal and external audit work (Sox testing, maintenance and updating of internal controls, Financial Compliance processes).</p></li><li><p>Prepare/Review periodical management reports, BS Flux and SEC schedules, reconciliations including applicable regular analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting.</p></li><li><p>Lead cross department meetings, document and track action items. Propose solutions. Escalate issues as appropriate.</p></li></ul> <p>Qualifications &amp; Experience…</p><ul><li><p>Master’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 8 years of accounting/auditing experience in international environment.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of media / entertainment industry are considered an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP is a must. Practical end-to-end understanding of reporting impact of accounted transactions is necessary to succeed in this role.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of any of the following country-specific financial reporting jurisdictions is considered as an advantage: German, French, Italian, Polish, Turkish and Nordic countries’ GAAPs.</p></li><li><p>Proficient and experienced in MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must</p></li><li><p>Experience with enterprise information systems, SAP and PeopleSoft a strong plus and preferred.</p></li><li><p>Results oriented, strong attention to details, accuracy