Minato City 8003 Warner Bros. Japan LLC Full time

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

This role is responsible to support and

oversee the delivery across WBD – Studio/Network of all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting and compliance matters for Warner Bros. Japan LLC, Warner Bros. Studio Japan LLC, Turner Japan KK and WB APAC.

Areas of Responsibility :

- General Accounting

  • Period Close Deliverables and Reporting
  • Close calendar / Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet review and provision of variance analysis for month end results
  • Support in timely completion of month end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilities
  • Coordination of treasury related functions for the above entities
  • Liaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information in response to requests
  • Regular review and management of cash balances and accounts / facilities. This includes responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement
  • Provide support to maintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are compliant with various territory requirements and WBD SOX policy
  • Support Sr. Manager and oversee accuracy of balance sheet reporting activity including review of balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet footnote disclosures; conduct periodic balance sheet review updates with Finance partners
  • Support Sr. Manager and perform ad hoc analysis for APAC Studio/ Network leadership and APAC CFO/Finance teams as well as working with different departments and handle queries within the organization
  • Handling System report issues in co-ordination with technical team and highlight system issue to management
  • Accurately handling reporting requests/questions received from various stakeholders
  • Coordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be made
  • Assist in various global/ department initiatives, such as system migration and Account Reconciliation Harmonization
  • Work closely with P2P/OTC and provide support as needed
  • - Statutory Reporting

  • Support Statutory reporting
  • Preparation and drafting of statutory accounts for all local reporting entities
  • Support the strategy on an annual basis to deliver all statutory requirements by various timelines, utilizing a combination of internal and outsourced accounting resources.
  • Proactively manage internal audits and external filing process through on-going engagement and provide updates and escalation to Sr. Manager
  • Support the annual statutory Financial Statement audits for various WBD legal entities
  • Support the coordination between auditors, Controllership and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for WBD subsidiaries' local statutory reporting requirements.
  • Review local intercompany invoices and service fee allocations for Global teams
  • Ensure all reporting is accurate and timely, and in line with company policies, best practices, and US/local GAAP.
  • Areas of Accountability:

  • Take overall responsibility to manage Financial Accounting activities conducted in Japan & APAC
  • Support statutory reporting and compliance
  • Regular interaction with offshore accounting groups in a matrixed organization
  • Selection criteria:

    Essential:

  • CPA preferred or working towards to accounting qualification
  • Strong technical experience including experience of month end management accounting for revenue and cost
  • US GAAP reporting and SOX experience
  • Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting
  • High level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient to fluent in English
  • Desirable:

  • Familiar with finance applications/information systems e.g. SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle
  • Familiar with working with outsourced financial functions and outsource service providers
  • Competency assessment:

  • Hands-on manager
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking and technical accounting skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Proactivity – display strong initiative and ability to identify and rectify issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
  • Able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary
  • Able to organize and schedule work effectively
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Team player and adaptable to change
  • Additional Information:

    Travel to local teams on ad hoc basis. Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

    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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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