Assistant Manager – Cash Accounting (EMEA)

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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…

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Lead the continuous improvement of cash management processes and documentation
• Lead monthly close process and oversee and review journal entries and adjustments for the corporate accounting function.  Areas of focus include but not limited to cash and requires constant communications with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Operations with results that impact all segments of WBD.
• Ensure financial controls are operating effectively including ownership of SOX controls relating to cash.
• Manage, coach and develop the Cash Management team in the execution of their responsibilities
• Provide recommendations on cash management best practices
• Maintain timely, accurate & effective communication with all local cash handling control managers in the department.
• Manage day-to-day cash position to ensure adequate liquidity to meet immediate cash disbursement requirements;
• Analyze existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide guidance to the team on how to implement those changes.
• Lead special projects and proactively develop accurate ad hoc analyses for management to make informed decisions. Including assisting in the system implementation of SAP S/4HANA and redesign processes that are currently performed in Peoplesoft. Review and maintain accounting process documentation.
• Assist with team administration:  feedback, development, training, assessment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent
• Experience in similar positions (5 -7 years).
• Fluent in English
• Ability to adapt to dynamic and uncertain environments (flexibility and prioritization).
• Proactivity and accountability.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS tools.
• Abilities to develop interpersonal relationships.

Preferred

• CA and/or CPA or MBA
• Experience in working under matrix organization structure
• Experience in Media Industry, Big Four firms or global companies
• Experience in SAP/Peoplesoft or other ERP systems
• Experience in Hyperion, SmartView, EPM and other database tools
• Experience in Blackline/Cadency Certification

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.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.