Director - Ciudad de México - WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia

Empresa verificada

Ciudad de México

hace 1 semana

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

Reclutador de talento para beBee

Descripción

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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.

The Director LATAM Revenue Accounting is responsible for the accounting of Networks LATAM Ad Sales and Distribution Revenue. The role will initially lead the accounting over the Discovery networks with the expectation of increasing responsibility over time. This position will work closely with various region leads to ensure proper revenue recognition. This role is a key leadership position within the LATAM Controllership organization.

Responsibilities:

% of Time
Lead the LATAM AdSales and Distribution accounting team of approximately 3-4 employees located in Mexico and Brazil.

Oversight responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, ensuring all deadlines are met, providing career and professional development/coaching to team members, ensuring complete and accurate accounting in the area of AdSales and Distribution revenue for various markets and networks, and implementing process improvements to drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

40%

Ensure revenue is accounted for correctly and in accordance with ASC 606 US GAAP, and any local statutory reporting accounting principles as required.

Accounting requirements include properly recording revenue, agency commission, agency incentive, rep commission, bad debt expense, deferred revenue; complete and accurate financial statement presentation, including BS, P&L, SOX controls and SEC disclosures; assessing accounting treatment for non-standard agreements;
20%

Participate in the review of standard and non-standard customer contracts, as needed, to assist in the determination of proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and Company policies

20%

Provide leadership and management of key system and process integrations in the AdSales accounting area over the next two to three years, especially as it relates to the recent merger with WarnerMedia and ERP initiatives.

10%

5%

Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management

Up to 5%

_ who assignS work to this position? _

LATAM Controller
SVP & Global networks Controller
TYPES OF DECISIONS MADE BY THIS POSITION? _
Performance review of team personnel
Daytoday accounting for LATAM AdSales and Distribution Revenue
TYPES OF DECISIONS THAT MUST BE APPROVED BY SUPERIOR:_
Judgmental accounting conclusions
Changes in organization structure
Definition of agreements
Write offs related to aging or other revenue adjustments
Significant changes in process (i.e., outsourcing/offshoring, etc.)

_

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
Yes (Y)_

Supervises other employees?

Title: Revenue Accounting Manager # of Employee(s):
Title: Senior Revenue Accountant # of Employee(s):
Title: Accounting Specialist # of Employee(s): 1

Makes employment decisions? ( Y )

Hire: Y, with consultation of leadership and P&C
Performance: Y
Compensation: Y, with consultation of leadership and P&C
Discipline: Y, with consultation of P&C

If another position must approve employment decisions, please indicate title: Controllership Leadership

_ JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS_

Work Experience

At least 8 years of work experience in an accounting role and a strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements, local IFRS in LATAM a plus
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role
Accounting leadership experience in media & entertainment industry desirable
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
Master's degree in Accounting or MBA a plus
CPA, Chartered Accounting, or local equivalent required

Knowledge/Skills

Proven accounting experience with US GAAP Revenue Accounting ASC 606 requirements
Big 4 Accounting firm experience a plus
Demonstrated background successfully leading a large accounting team, including teams located in differing international offices
Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills
Experience with SAP preferred
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Adept and capable of effectively managing multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment
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