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
Adult Swim is seeking a Production Finance Manager to support the Digital Shorts Program and the Production Finance Department. This position reports directly to the VP of Production Finance and collaborates with Production teams, Production Finance and Accounting teams in Atlanta and Burbank, Corporate Finance and Accounting departments, and Legal/Business Affairs. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment are critical.
Key responsibilities include managing production data in enterprise systems, overseeing production payments, reconciliation of production subledgers to the corporate balance sheet, cost reporting, forecasting and analysis.
Your Role Accountabilities
Establishes and maintains 50+ projects in all enterprise and financial systems from development to greenlight to wrap
Manages onboarding of third-party suppliers and oversees milestone payments, including international hedge funding, and production incentive tracking
Generates cost reports, ensuring all studio and network costs are accurately reflected, adjusts ETCs, circulates for approval and archiving
Responsible for monthly and quarterly reconciliation of subledger to company balance sheet
Forecasts monthly spending, tracks and reports actuals, and communicates variances to key stakeholders
Manages Production Finance contracts database for third-party and digital shorts programs
Ad hoc reporting and analysis and special projects as needed
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Experience with industry-standard digital systems/software: SAP S/4 Hana, Oracle, MS Office Suite, Movie Magic Budgeting, GreenSlate, and Adobe
Commitment to accuracy, ability to work independently, and foster strong working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Must be able to multi-task and work well under deadlines and time constraints
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $83,300.00 - $154,700.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.