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 Production Finance Accountant is responsible for handling the accounting on feature productions in prep and post. This role will provide you with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the entertainment industry, as well as an opportunity to join a team that is committed to ongoing process improvement and individual development.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Performs the processing of outgoing and incoming payments & statements, journal entries, bank reconciliations, Pcard, and payroll.
Assists management in the preparation & submission of monthly/quarterly/yearly cost reporting and cash forecasting.
Reviews and approves accounts payable, journal entry, payroll and petty cash edits for posting.
Uses problem-solving skills to identify procedural inconsistencies and recommend process improvements that will ensure our procedures and data are compliant, effective, and secure.

Qualifications & Experience

Accounting or Business Administration bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience with PSL, Smart Accounting, related third‐party accounting systems and MS Office preferred. Payroll knowledge is desirable.
Strategic and pragmatic with the ability to carry an idea through execution.
Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Results oriented mindset with a drive to achieve objectives.
Ability to interact professionally (written and verbal) with WBD management and staff and outside vendors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

•   Entertainment industry experience is preferred.
•   Previous financial accounting experience required.
•   Prior payroll experience is preferred.
•   Previous experience presenting to various staff levels, leading meetings & training, etc.
•   Experience in a large corporate environment preferred.
•   Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Must be fluent in English.
Experience in leading a team.
Fast learner and strong problem solver.
Production finance experience for Local Originals for Mexico: Movies, Scripted and Unscripted projects.
Close relations with third party production companies finance teams.
3-5 years of experience

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.

Production Finance Accountant

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