Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Accountant, DTC Content Accounting
Warner Bros. Discovery, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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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
Senior
Accountant, DTC Content Accounting
will be a member of the DTC Accounting Controllership team based in Atlanta, GA or Knoxville, TN. The Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, 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 collaborates with other relevant stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, as well as external service providers. The Senior Accountant, Max Content is essential in supporting the Direct-to-Consumer Segment Content Accounting for Max, Warner Brothers Discovery’s flagship streaming platform. This individual will be responsible for month-end and quarterly activities related to the capitalization and amortization of licensed content, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Your Role Accountabilities 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
Qualifications & Experience 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 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
Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom
here .
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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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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
Senior
Accountant, DTC Content Accounting
will be a member of the DTC Accounting Controllership team based in Atlanta, GA or Knoxville, TN. The Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, 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 collaborates with other relevant stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, as well as external service providers. The Senior Accountant, Max Content is essential in supporting the Direct-to-Consumer Segment Content Accounting for Max, Warner Brothers Discovery’s flagship streaming platform. This individual will be responsible for month-end and quarterly activities related to the capitalization and amortization of licensed content, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Your Role Accountabilities 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
Qualifications & Experience 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 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
Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom
here .
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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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