Director, Technical Accounting - Discovery Communications, LLC
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Job Title:Director, Technical Accounting
Location: 1050 Techwood Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Job Duties: Establish, develop and document the companys global accounting policies. Be the accounting subject matter expert for various non-standard accounting topics. Assess, conclude on and document accounting treatment for transactions as well as contracts review and assessment. Advise, guide and monitor peers as it relates to compliant accounting behavior. Lead accounting and accounting-related projects (e.g. implementation of new accounting standards, business and MandA projects). Create presentations and present to senior management and the Board of Directors. Work directly with the external auditors on accounting positions and external filings. Coordinate work activities with other company leaders around the world. Hybrid work from home permitted 2 days a week.
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting, or related field of study and seven (7) years of experience as a Manager, Audit and Assurance, Manager, Certification Technical Accounting, Manager, Corporate Accounting, Director Financial Reporting, or related role where experience was gained. Also requires at least 7 years of experience in the following:
US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles such as US GAAP and IFRS requirements;
Financial reporting and/or technical accounting for an SEC registrant or private company;
Implementing best practices that require significant innovation for improving processes by applying advanced understanding of complex functional/technical and business issues and challenges; and
Working directly with external auditors to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues.
Also required to be Certified Public Accountant.
Contact: Discovery Communications, LLC at WBDI@wbd.com. Reference: 029444.000605.
Location: 1050 Techwood Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Job Duties: Establish, develop and document the companys global accounting policies. Be the accounting subject matter expert for various non-standard accounting topics. Assess, conclude on and document accounting treatment for transactions as well as contracts review and assessment. Advise, guide and monitor peers as it relates to compliant accounting behavior. Lead accounting and accounting-related projects (e.g. implementation of new accounting standards, business and MandA projects). Create presentations and present to senior management and the Board of Directors. Work directly with the external auditors on accounting positions and external filings. Coordinate work activities with other company leaders around the world. Hybrid work from home permitted 2 days a week.
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting, or related field of study and seven (7) years of experience as a Manager, Audit and Assurance, Manager, Certification Technical Accounting, Manager, Corporate Accounting, Director Financial Reporting, or related role where experience was gained. Also requires at least 7 years of experience in the following:
US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles such as US GAAP and IFRS requirements;
Financial reporting and/or technical accounting for an SEC registrant or private company;
Implementing best practices that require significant innovation for improving processes by applying advanced understanding of complex functional/technical and business issues and challenges; and
Working directly with external auditors to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues.
Also required to be Certified Public Accountant.
Contact: Discovery Communications, LLC at WBDI@wbd.com. Reference: 029444.000605.
Source : Discovery Communications, LLC
