Spectrum - Burbank, CA
posted 3 months ago
The RTR Accounting Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the General Ledger related to worldwide publishing and licensing operations. This position reports to the Executive Director of Studio Controllership and involves a variety of responsibilities including agent commission calculation, financial close activities, and audit support. The RTR Accounting Manager will utilize various systems such as Alfred, Oracle, LMSi, SAP, and Tableau, along with advanced Excel worksheets, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. In this role, the manager will oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate and adhere to GAAP. This includes reviewing trial balances, making necessary journal entries, and managing the ingestion of actual sales data into the Alfred system. The RTR Accounting Manager will also be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial reports, including footnotes and balance sheet analysis, and will track royalty accounting related to sub-rights business. Collaboration is key in this position, as the RTR Accounting Manager will interact with various stakeholders including business unit operations, third-party licensees, auditors, and the shared services team in India. The role requires a proactive approach to process improvements and standardization, as well as support for technology upgrades in partnership with the business unit. Additionally, the manager will provide training to internal teams and assist with ad hoc projects for senior management, ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.