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

Welcome to *** 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.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for managing/supervising the Accounting Function
• Lead Annual IGAAP and monthly GAAP book closing
• Lead and ensure timely audit closure (standalone and consolidated) in compliance with IGAAP, Ind AS
• Reviewing monthly expense, payroll and revenue entries; affiliate revenue & its collections
• Responsible for Balance sheet flux, Sox controls and reporting
• Assisting in improving existing Internal controls and procedures to be in line with Corporate Accounting Policies
• Lead debtors provisioning as per company policy
• Review and own manual invoicing and it's accounting as per local compliance
• Support in providing requisite details during direct and indirect Tax Assessments/Audit/ Secretarial filing
• Handle queries from various stakeholders in the organization
• Accurately handling reporting requests/questions received from various stakeholders.
• Responsible for Fixed asset, prepaid accounting and tax provisioning
• Review of monthly, quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and taking quick appropriate action
• Coordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be made.
• Responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement
• Responsible for working with tax team for intercompany transactions and handling Transfer Pricing segmental
• Handling System reports issues in co-ordination with technical team
• Responsible for bank reconciliation and its clearing and managing banking relationship and FEMA compliance.
• Assist in various global projects like accounting software migration to SAP and handling issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant in accounting/finance and at least 12+ years of post-qualification accounting experience in international environment
• Must have strong practical and theoretical knowledge of IGAAP, Ind AS, Indian taxes and preferably IFRS, US GAAP, companies Act.
• Very good written and spoken English is a must
• Proficient and experienced in MS Office applications, command over excel in particular is a must
• Experience with enterprise information systems (SAP, PS)
• High Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organization
• Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment. Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent and changing situations
• The ability to plan and prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines is fundamental so too is effective time management of work flow in order to meet accounting deadlines
• Experience of handling team size of 2-5 people

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...

*** 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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Finance Director/Head of Production Finance

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

*** company based in Manchester, is looking to hire an experienced Finance Director/ Head of Production Finance to join a creatively led, inherently curious and passionate producer of international drama at an exciting time of transformation for the company!

This hands-on role will be responsible for the provision of all financial support including financial planning and budgeting, reporting, production accounting, financial control, compliance and accounting.

The role will work closely with the SVP & VP Production, VP Finance, International TV Production for *** Entertainment, GFO accounting functions, Corporate Treasury, IT, and others as required.

What you'll do:

Business, operational and production finance support

• Provide financial decision support to the SVPs & production teams on all financial matters
• Support production department on questions around internal budgeting for all shows
• Establish and maintain proper accounting, tracking and reporting of production costs
• Advising and reviewing Government funding submissions and funding incentives Planning, Budgeting and Management reporting
• Handle approval process for cost reports prepared by the production teams
• Support customer and vendor negotiations, giving financial input/feedback on contracts
• Support recruitment and management of freelance Production Accountant for shows
• Prepare production cash flows and management of cash funding requirements
• Supervise and assist with cost management across productions and operations
• Coordinate and run MRP (mid-range plan), and annual budgeting cycles, communicating budgets to the International Production Senior Management team
• Ensure financial integrity of all planning and management reporting
• Solid understanding of film and television production accounting systems
• Perform and report monthly management reviews for P&L, cash flow, working capital and balance sheet, preparing overhead reporting, local management accounts and variance analysis
• Effectively manage operational cash flow and cash flow forecasting to support the business needs in accordance with policy

Financial accounting, audit and transactional support

• Handle and perform month-end close process, signing-off on trial balance and monthly Management Pack, tax packs and resolve Home Office enquiries
• Ensure reconciliations *** ween production accounting systems, Costs Reports and SAP are accurate and prepared on a timely basis
• Manage pre and post-production payroll and invoice payments
• Handle local payment approval and ensure PO and non-PO invoice approvals are in line with SPE approvals (COFA) and journal postings according to Company financial policies
• Regulate the production of statutory accounts
• Manage productions statutory year end audit and other tax, and payroll

Control and Risk Management

• Build and maintain appropriate business and financial controls for forecast, planning and reporting processes with financial impact and maintains internal control safeguards
• Establish and ensure adherence to corporation policies, procedures for financial accounting and reporting and external requirements (IFRS)
• Roll out new corporate policies and procedures as required

Communication and Team Leading

• Build and maintain relationships across Finance, the Business, production teams and third parties

Project and Continuous Improvements

• Identify and implement process improvements and enabling tools and systems to provide enhanced financial and operational information
• Support and involvement in ad hoc projects

What you have:

• Professionally qualified
• Typically requires 8 - 10 years' experience in Finance and in *** , production accounting (film and/or television production)
• Ability to effectively communicate across the Business and Finance organization with strong English oral and written skills and demonstrate a willingness to generate and share information.
• Strong business acumen and excellent financial analysis experience and skills
• Excellent presentational skills - particularly presenting financial information clearly and as simply as possible to ensure key drivers clearly understood and actionable
• Ability to work closely with management to making informed business decisions
• Excellent excel skills
• Hands on working understanding of SAP would be advantageous
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable accounting principles to include IFRS.
• Ability to create and oversee the preparation of accurate and thorough financial reports and underlying records.
• Proven experience working in a dynamic and fast moving and changing environment and manage several priorities.
• Ability to establish and build healthy relationships with clients, vendors and peers in an effort to create an environment committed to providing excellent and continually improving service.
• Build, manage and work as an effective team.
• Read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Motivated by passion to exceed expectations and to continuously improve yourself, your team, and your department.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or *** Action - our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company's Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company's Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable ser *** requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If the above sounds like you and you are looking for your next exciting move - we would love to hear from you!!

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom . In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom .

*** Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to his or her race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

GBR - Manchester

*** *** seeks a motivated, experienced accountant to join our team. This position will be part of the Global Accounting Shared Ser *** team and will involve a mix of month-end close functions, group consolidation and Accounting support.

Qualifications

• CA or ICWA Inter *** te
• 4-5 years of professional experience
• Must have experience with month end and year end closing
• Preferably have experience preparing financial statements
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting required
• Experience communicating accounting information to senior level managers
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Ability to learn quickly and apply accounting guidance to new and varied types of transactions
• Knowledge of Netsuite a plus

Job Duties

• Bank reconciliations, accounting for accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Intercompany reconciliations and matching
• Intercompany billbacks and recharges
• Review, analyze, and reconcile customer and vendor GLs
• Salary allocations (global recharges), freelancer payroll entries, and reconciliation
• Prepare Financial statement with notes and schedules
• Understanding of consolidation accounting
• Tax support preparation
• Audit support including pulling samples
• Ad hoc projects and line of business reporting as needed by the business
• Line of business support as needed

Working at *** :

We want to find people who believe in our mission and goals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. *** *** Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other *** companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just "tolerate" difference s , we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the *** Guide to *** .

Accommodations:

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting [Please reply using Staff Me Up] . We will work together to best meet your needs.

Agencies:

*** *** Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @ *** .com purporting to be recruiting on behalf of *** *** , it is not legitimate , and you should not engage.

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

Welcome to *** 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 will be a part of the Controllership team responsible for closing the books for Direct to Consumer (DTC).... *** / *** Max and will be based out of the Mexico City office.

This individual will be responsible for performing the personnel accounting duties related to DTC ( *** / *** Max businesses) in proper compliance with US GAAP. The senior accountant should be comfortable performing various analyses with levels of difficulty ranging from low/inter *** te to complex. This individual must be able to perform analytical steps to validate amounts provided by various stakeholders to assess the reasonability of the impact being proposed. The senior accountant must possess a keen attention to detail. Being self-driven will serve well in this role also. This position must have excellent communication skills and maintain a high level of professionalism to support senior level finance and human resource business partners throughout the *** /DTC business group.

Some of the core responsibilities for this role include: bonus comp accrual, severance expense adjustments and other general payroll activities for the DTC business.
In this role, you will report to the Accounting Manager, also based in Mexico City. The senior accountant will be a supporting partner for all personnel related activities, internal and external, as it relates to the DTC operations.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Engaged in the day-to-day accounting activities for DTC.
• Perform various journal entries to facilitate closing the financial books monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare complex analysis, and generate supporting documentation for all journal entries recorded and periodic schedules/roll forwards.
• Timely preparation of account reconciliations, including relevant analysis, and flux explanations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while understanding when to communicate updates, follow up, and seek guidance from management.
• Review and communicate detailed variance analysis to upper management.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed in your area of responsibility.
• Work closely with the accounting policy team to evaluate complex accounting issues and execute agreed-upon accounting treatment on these transactions.
• Work closely with external audits to support interim and year-end audits.
• Responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are being performed and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures.
• Assist where needed in the testing of any activity to serve the SAP S/4 HANA initiative.
• Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of the Accounting Controllership, Finance business partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience...

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Experience in similar positions (2+ years).
• Fluent in English.
• Sox controls and exposure to financial audits.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic and uncertain environments (flexibility and prioritization).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills as this individual will be coordinating with stakeholders across the various entities.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS tools.
• Abilities to develop interpersonal relationships.

Preferred:
• Master's degree and/or CPA.
• Personnel Accounting experience.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Self-starter
• Experience in Shared Business Services centers.
• Motivated to deliver a quality product, has initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities, emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, process innovation, and team player who embraces change.
• 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...

*** 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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Company Description

Universal International *** ' key objective is to produce the highest quality programming including strong International content to exploit globally on our *** Universal channels and platforms and external linear and SVOD platforms. Our content is currently 50% Linear TV and 50% SVOD.

The *** include the production slates of Universal International *** , Carnival Film & Television, Working Title Television, Heyday Television, Matc *** x Productions & Monkey Kingdom Ltd.

Our recent Slate includes Carnival's "Downton Abbey" movie and TV Series, "The Last Kingdom" ( *** ) and "The Day of the Jackal" (Universal & Sky). Heydays "Apples Never Fall" ( *** ) & "The Capture" (BBC). Working Titles "We are Lady Parts" (C4), "Everything I know about Love" (BBC) & "Too Much" ( *** ). Matc *** x Productions "La Brea" ( *** ), "Stateless" ( *** & *** ). UIS's "Dodger" (CBBC) & Monkey Kingdom's "Made in Chelsea" (C4) & Real housewives of Cheshire" (ITV).

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Production Finance Executive will lead, appraise, and control Production Finance & Accounting decisions for multiple TV Production *** within Universal International *** , across a diverse slate of Scripted and Non-Scripted Production Series.

The Production Finance Executive will join a Universal International Studio's team of Production Finance Executives, Controllers & Accountants led by SVP Production Finance in London and work with the Universal Studio Creatives, Business & Legal Affairs, Production & Finance teams to develop, greenlight and deliver the divisions Production Slate.

In addition, they will be required to work closely with Universal *** Group Production Finance & Production teams based at Universal *** , Los Angeles.

They will help recruit, train and manage a team of local Freelance Financial Controllers and Production Accountants & their interactions with Universal Finance.

A successful candidate will provide first rate Production Finance & Accounting experience, skills, and practices to achieve the divisions key objectives and performance targets and will be a Senior Administrator on key group accounting systems to ensure effective governance in accordance with corporate mandates and protocols.

Our head office is in Los Angeles. Our Production *** are based in UK & Australia. Our International Productions are based all over the world currently including UK, Hungary, Australia, Croatia, Spain, Bali, Canada, and USA. This position will require effective communication with all teams and cultures and may require occasional travel to these offices and & other overseas production offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & S****S

• Create Production budgets, schedules & finance plans for developing projects. Learn and compare with previous productions within the group. Review those and other's production budgets, finance plans & schedules to provide key information & opinions for our Greenlight committee.
• Control investments, tax credits, cashflows, loans drawdowns and repayments.
• Manage contingency, breakage & overage approval processes, review cost reports and escalate issues to Senior Management in London and Los Angeles, where appropriate.
• Manage the in-house Production Accountant team for shows in development & wrap, including Accounts Payable and Talent payrolls in conjunction with our payroll providers.
• Recruit and nurture a pool of freelance Production Accounting talent, schooled in *** U practices.
• Lead production start-up & handover meetings, informing Freelance Producers & Accountants of *** U financial guidelines & procedures, and enforce those guidelines & procedures, throughout the life of the Production.
• Administer and develop robust Production Finance systems, such as budgeting, cashflow, payroll, purchase order & accounting systems within the framework of Universal's Protocols and Procedures.
• Create and instigate best working practises across the whole group.
• Be responsible for effective financial control, ensuring that all approval matrixes, banking matrixes & user profiles are in accordance with company mandates and fraud policies.
• Manage production currency risks by building and executing FX strategies in conjunction with *** Universal Treasury.
• Assist the month, quarter, and yearend financial process in accordance with international accounting standards and *** U rules and regulations.
• Support our Formats team in accounting and cost reporting against Format titles.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Broad experience in International scripted and non-scripted Production Finance at a strategic & executive level and across many Broadcasters and SVOD Platforms. Further experience of US production would be a bonus.
• Practical International TV production experience in many TV genres such as on multi-episodic overseas International Dramas, Comedy, reality & documentary programmes.
• Financial confidence as a strategic team member in a large corporate environment. US Studio experience a strong plus.
• A detail-oriented, methodical approach to handle multiple productions at the same time, able to assess strengths and weaknesses of various positions and advise accordingly.
• Ability to recognise and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations and to demanding internal and external clients.
• A pro-active approach to work and an ability to learn, change & innovate to changing strategies.
• Great integrity, accuracy, and pride in execution with a strong commercial sense and a drive to maximise value.
• Confident, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communication skills at Executive level.
• Be resourceful, intellectually curious, and eager to take on new challenges in a demanding environment
• Practical experience of international production accounting IT systems such as Eclipse and PSL+, budgeting experience in Movie Magic, and payroll experience including UK & US Guild talent such as WGA, Equity, SAG, DGA.

The responsibilities and skills associated with this position are not limited to the above job description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Qualifications

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

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

Welcome to *** 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 responsibility of this role as part of the EMEA Accounting Team based in Warsaw is to deliver all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting, and compliance matters for *** Discovery entities in the EMEA business streams. This role also ensures accurate monthly close and reporting of financial information to key stakeholders in accordance with US GAAP. Key aspects of this role are related to oversight of the operational activities of selected EMEA entities, with reconciliation and analysis, some transactions processing, by applying SOX controls in fulfilling daily and periodic quality requirements. This role includes the oversight of inter and intracompany activities as it relates to capturing and accounting those transactions. Reporting into Statutory & US GAAP Accounting Senior Manager, coordinating with other team members, by acting as one team.

The EMEA Accounting Team is responsible for multiple countries from one of the segments in the EMEA region, including UK, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, countries in the Adriatic region, Netherlands France, Poland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Portugal and more.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Lead and oversee the execution of general accounting controllership duties in selected EMEA territories for one of the businesses. Oversight responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively manage statutory filing process through on-going engagement and communication with multiple company stakeholders, including the region CFO, heads of legal, general managers etc.; present financial statement reviews with senior leaders to obtain financial statement sign-off and ensure timely filing of obligations with appropriate country authorities
• Manage the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC across multiple geographies for various *** Discovery legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP
• Coordinate *** ween auditors (PwC), GBS hubs and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for *** Discovery subsidiaries' local statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Coordinate Ernst & Young relationship for accounting entities in the preparation of statutory and tax accounting for larger subsidiaries and fully outsourced accounting function for smaller subsidiaries as well as maintain detailed records and reconciliations of local GAAP adjustments
• Processing and oversight of accounting close process/teams/outsource providers to ensure an accurate and timely monthly close process
• Ensure monthly accounts are properly uploaded into parent's consolidation and reporting system
• Fulfill SEC and supplemental schedules requests from parent on detailed account information and footnote disclosure report
• Ensure close calendar dates and deadlines are met and deliverables are provided on time
• Ensure compliance with balance sheet reconciliation policy including completion of quality and timely reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control environment
• Manage process improvements projects and standardization opportunities to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partnering with other Teams e.g. PTP, OTC, Treasury, FP&A, FDs, VAT, Payroll, other Record to Report team members and proposing improvements
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related policies and processes, supports continuous improvement, process changes and leading practices to have an efficient and effective process

Oversee and manage intercompany transactions in order to make sure that those are properly captured and accounted for:

• Identify transactions and liaise with tax team
• Maintain calculation of intercompany ser *** recharges
• Regularly update allocation keys
• Ensure proper billing across the region

Qualifications & Experience...

Essential:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA or similar
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in similar accounting roles
• Strong practical and technical accounting knowledge and experience including experience of month end management accounting,
• US GAAP reporting and SOX experience
• Very good written and spoken English is a must
• Proficient and experienced in MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must
• Experience with enterprise information systems, (SAP) a strong plus and preferred
• High Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organization
• Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment.
• Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent and changing situations
• ACCA, CIMA or PIBR qualification is considered as a strong advantage (completed or in progress)
• Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting
• Experience navigating a matrix organization
• Strong written reporting skills and experience

Desirable:

• Experience of participating in significant periods of change as well as steady state
• *** background
• Experience working with a US based company
• Experience with direct and indirect tax compliance
• Experience working with outsourced financial functions

We offer:

• contract of employment
  
• hybrid work model, flexible working hours
  
• free access to player.pl and Max
  
• benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
  
• work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal *** initiatives
  
• training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
  
• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
  
• casual dress code
  
• parking space available for booking
  

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...

*** 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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Role x You
Pulse Films is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio encompassing the development, production, financing, and distribution of cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Pulse Films HQ is in London with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin. Dedicated to creating moments of culture through innovative storytelling, Pulse Films operates under the following divisions: Film, Television, Branded Entertainment, Music and Commercials and digital.

We are looking for a Production Accountant in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced office environment. Preferably have a thorough understanding of accounting for productions, such as commercial production. The Production Accountant will report directly to the US Head of Finance & Operations, while partnering closely with EP's, production staff & freelancers.

Responsibilities:

• Autonomy overall production finance - maintaining control for several productions at a time.
• Conduct start-up & wrap meetings with production.
• Manage, control and report cost manager activity via internal cost reports, and ad-hoc external reporting to clients/departments where required.
• Point of Contact for Cost Manager within PMI (finance accounting software).
  
  • Train new hires on Cost Manager.
  • Train Freelance teams on Cost Manager.

• Liaise directly with Producer or Production Manager to ensure cost managers are complete, accurate and up to date, and critically analyse inputs to keep production costs to a minimum.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on workflows & enforce Pulse Films accounting procedures.
• Raise sales invoices for clients and maintain credit control.
• Prepare Director Profit Share statements & DGA contributions /audits.
• Handle Payroll audits from CAPS and ensure that they are in line with submitted timecards.
• Ensure US Head of Finance & Operations is kept updated with forecasted i *** ows.
• Support Junior Accountant on production payments.
• Produce weekly margin reports, Pipeline and Sales Force.
• Assisting external auditors with queries as required.
• Oversee all users and projects in the production/accounting system used at Pulse Films .
• Support month end accounting close (incl. accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations).
• Keep informed of all union/guild contracts (rates, rules and regulations).
• Research and track available tax incentives, residuals, and royalties.

You have these:

• Bachelor's degree. Accounting or a Business-related field a plus
• 2-4 years' experience in production accounting procedures, including actualizing job costs & knowledge of general accounting principles. Previous commercial production accounting experience a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, agency, and vendors.
• Capability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong teamwork collaboration
• Knowledge of union & non-union production payroll preferred

Working at *** :

We want to find people who believe in our mission and goals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. *** *** Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other *** companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just "tolerate" difference s , we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the *** Guide to *** .

Agencies:

*** *** Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

*** *** (VICE.com, *** *** , *** TV, Virtue, *** News, Refinery29, PULSE Films, i-D) is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

In alignment with our Core Behaviors and to ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting [Please reply using Staff Me Up] . We will work together to best meet your needs.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

*** Group is seeking a Regional Accountant for our business operations hub in Birmingham, AL. The Regional Accountant will report to the Regional Controller.

Main duties will include supporting the Business departments of assigned markets in the following areas:

• Preparation of month end close, including financial statements
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Fixed asset management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Serve as a Human resources and payroll backup

Requirements include:

• The ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• The ability to manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of SOX compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Oracle experience is preferred
• Television broadcast or *** experience is preferred

*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States Company Location HR.****/****.Birmingham.Birmingham.AL Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

We are seeking a Regional Accountant for our business operations hub in Pittsburgh, PA. The Regional Accountant will report to the Regional Controller. Main duties will include supporting the business departments of assigned markets in the following areas:

• preparation of month end close, including financial statements and general ledger
• reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• fixed asset management
• budgeting and forecasting
• variance analysis
• human resources and payroll
• accounts receivable and credit management

Required Skills
Requirements include:

• ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• ability to manage multiple tasks
• high attention to detail
• strong accounting and analytical skills
• ability to meet multiple deadlines
• knowledge of SOX compliance
• proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Oracle experience preferred
• television broadcasting or *** experience preferred

*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Company Location HR.****/****.Pittsburgh.Pittsburgh.PA Position Type Full-Time/Regular

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** Entertainment

*** Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. *** has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. *** Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the *** family are brands such as TUBI, *** Alternative Entertainment, *** SPORTS, *** NEWS, *** *** , Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.

JOB DESCRIPTION
TMZ is seeking an Assistant Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join our Accounting Team. This role will be responsible for various accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions for multiple shows and websites. The ideal candidate is a versatile and highly detailed self-starter with experience in high-pressure, fast-paced *** environments. This person must be extremely organized, process-oriented, and able to coordinate across multiple departments. The position will report to the Lead Accountant and is based out of Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Submit all check requests, invoices, petty cash and expense reports for approval via Adobe Sign/ WorkDay
• Review and code all check requests, invoices, petty cash and expense reports for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Enter POs into the accounting software ensuring careful accuracy and precision
• Process check runs in a timely and efficient manner ensuring all vendor information on the check is correct
• Match and reconcile all printed checks to paid invoices, petty cash and expense reports
• New vendor set up
• File and maintain all vendor files
• Research any discrepancies and follow up on adjustments
• Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to the accounting department
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 - 2 years of accounts payable experience
• General knowledge of accounting procedures
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Solid communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Experience with production accounting software PSL a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Abobe Sign

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.00-28.00 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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