RTR Accounting Manager, Studios

Job Description

The RTR Manager, EMEA Studios Accounting plays a key role in Warner Bros. Discovery's accounting team, overseeing day-to-day operations for the Studios business across EMEA. This role ensures accurate financial records in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies, while driving process improvements and managing outsourced accounting providers. The Manager will support financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable informed business decisions.
What's in it for you?
• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to the Max platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
• Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club – the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Lead general accounting controllership duties across selected EMEA territories for Studios businesses
• Oversee RTR activities including by-title accounting, participation/film cost accounting, and support for 3rd party audits
• Ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations to maintain balance sheet integrity
• Manage Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India, driving process improvements and standardization
• Act as point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Collaborate with Controllership team to resolve intercompany discrepancies
• Provide guidance during month-end close and support troubleshooting
• Partner with FP&A, GBS, COE, and Studio Global Process Owners to support business decisions

Qualifications & Experience…
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree is a plus
• CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) strongly preferred
• Proven experience in accounting, including leadership of remote teams and outsourced providers
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and EMEA regulatory environments
• Proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems
• Experience in media/entertainment industry accounting is a plus
• Demonstrated success in automating manual processes and driving digital transformation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
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Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kk510-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.