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Warner Bros. Discovery

Senior Accountant, Global Studios Content Accounting

LocationMexico City, Paseo de las Palmas No.425-701
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have12
3+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance field
Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital format and on the telephone
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel
Must be able to work reasonable overtime, if necessary
BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required
Must be fluent or near fluent in English
Nice to have5
CPA or MBA equivalent strongly preferred
Experience working with large amounts of data preferred
Experience with SAP is a plus
Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment a plus
Previous "Big 4" accounting experience preferred
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
SAP
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:
Warner Bros Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. The Studio Controllership Group is Warner Bros. Discovery’s global accounting team. The team serves to provide efficient and scalable global finance and accounting services to the Warner Bros. Discovery Group of Companies.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Global Studios Content Accounting team. The Global Studios Content Accounting team is responsible for global by title accounting and reporting accuracy and completeness of content costs across all Warner Bros. studios feature film and television content including amortization of capitalized film costs, participations, and residuals for all produced, acquired, co-financed, or distributed content.
The Senior Accountant, Global Studios Content Accounting will be supporting by title reporting and film cost accounting. The team is responsible for global by title P&L review and reporting, calculation of film cost accruals and balance sheet management across film/tv asset amortization, participations, and residuals. This role will ensure all deliverables are completed timely, accurately, and will sign off on necessary close requirements. The candidate must be proactive, able to critically think and work independently.
Your Role Accountabilities:
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General Accounting Responsibilities
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Support day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities
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Prepare various reports to support internal and external reporting needs
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Review participation statements and prepare accrual true ups analysis
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Review residuals statements and prepare accrual true ups analysis
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Review capitalized film costs and prepare necessary journal entries
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Prepare audit and SOX documentation
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Monthly/Quarterly DeliverablesResponsible for certain month & quarter end close activities such as:
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Prepare various monthly journal entries and accruals, including capitalized film costs, amortization, hedge gain/loss, cap interest, impairments, etc.
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Prepare capitalized film costs schedules
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Prepare participations and residuals liability balance schedules
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Prepare P&L, footnotes, B/S flux, and other supplemental schedules as required
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Make recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the finance organization.
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Other special projects as required.
Qualifications & Experiences:
Work Experience
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3+ years previous work experience in an accounting or finance field.
•
Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient
•
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
•
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital format and on the telephone.
•
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.
•
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel.
•
Must be able to work reasonable overtime, if necessary.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
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BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required.
•
CPA or MBA equivalent strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
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Must be fluent or near fluent in English.
•
Experience working with large amounts of data preferred.
•
Experience with SAP is a plus.
•
Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment a plus.
•
Previous “Big 4” accounting experience preferred.
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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, 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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