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Warner Bros. Discovery Sr. Analyst, Audit & Advisory in New York, New York
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...
Employ critical thinking skills in all aspects of audits, consulting type engagements, analytics projects and various IA projects
Execute audits leveraging both audit principles and standards as well as innovative ways to provide insights to the business through more agile audit approaches
Work hand in hand with the IA Analytics & Automation team to ensure analytics are employed in each engagement
Execute consulting engagements with a focus on analysis and assessment of the control environment
Employ leading edge knowledge and audit techniques to improve the audit process
Develop and maintain quality relationships across the business
Your Role Accountabilities...
Identify and call attention to financial, operational, compliance and reputational risks through assurance and consulting activities
Work in cross-functional teams including compliance, legal, finance, IT, HR, sales and operations to provide expertise
Lead ad hoc analyses of financial and IT data to assist various areas of the audit function
Design and execute audit programs, operational process reviews and reviews of financial processes and controls, system implementations, and applications
Prepare audit reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations
Interpret the significant of audit findings, conclude on findings and make practical recommendations for remediation
Apply critical thinking skills and demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to collaborate and w ork cross-functionally, navigating ambiguity w hile managing multiple projects simultaneously in a f ast-paced environment
Excellent leadership, problem solving and communication skills
Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, change mindset, agile
Qualifications & Experience...
4+ years of experience in accounting and auditing roles in the media industry
Self-starter who can work independently and spearhead projects
Experience working with data analysis and visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau) a plus
Experience working in a dynamic, results-driven environment
Excellent team player
Strong relationship building skills
A service-oriented mindset with outstanding interpersonal skills
Understanding of business processes, critical thinker able to deal with complex, ambiguous processes
Leverage critical thinking and problem statement definition, decomposition, and problem solving to ensure efforts are focused on delivering impactful and actionable outcomes
Collaborate across cross-functional stakeholder teams, managing opportunities and challenges that improve processes and help stakeholders become more data savvy
Communicate and visualize insights to multiple levels of stakeholders with clarity, informed decision-making
Experience in the media industry a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Information Systems or equivalent practical experience.
Finance professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA etc.) or professional audit certifications (CIA, CISA etc.) preferred but not required.
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 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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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: $72,247.00 - $134,173.00 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.