Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant, HBO Content Accounting
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company that creates iconic content and beloved brands. The Senior Accountant for HBO Content Accounting will be responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies, preparing financial records related to licensed content, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the Direct-to-Consumer Segment Content Accounting for Max.
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Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for in-house original productions, third-party and intercompany licensed content assets, accruals, prepayments, and amortization
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual SEC schedules, including content rights, commitments and future amortization
Partner with content finance to ensure the accurate and timely premiere of titles and action adjustments to content asset and liability balances, when needed
Provide support for audit requests, both internal and external
Maintain compliance with the SOX control framework and partner with Financial Compliance regularly to aid in the evaluation of our control environment
Utilize processes and reports within SAP S/4 to ensure accurate reporting of streaming content and perform account analysis
Manage intercompany activity and communication between Max and other business units across the company, researching and resolving variances as they arise
Support business and department initiatives and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed
Complete all work in a timely and accurate manner within established deadlines
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of US GAAP
Strong understanding of financial systems with ability to learn and master new system tools
Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while balancing competing deliverables
Strong Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels
Willingness to learn and accept new or unfamiliar tasks
Active CPA license, or on a path towards CPA license attainment
Preferred
Big 4 accounting firm experience or experience at a publicly traded company
Film and media / entertainment accounting experience
Strong business acumen working in a multinational company
SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is a plus
Experience in automating manual processes
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
Founded in 2022
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-18
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