Sr. Analyst, Audit & Compliance
Warner Bros.
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2021 11:40:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Location: United States - California - Burbank
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, Looney Tunes and Harry Potter.
The division's successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
To be successful at WBCP, you must have a willingness to model our values and behaviors, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class talent.
The Job
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Inc. seeks a Sr. Analyst, Audit & Compliance for the DCPUS Finance department. The Sr. Analyst, Audit & Compliance role serves as the project and training lead for all system enhancements and business process improvement initiatives for deal business evaluation and management. Additionally, as needed, the role will support and execute domestic and international royalty contract audits of Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) licensees and international agents to ensure compliance with the agreements.
The Daily
• Acts as liaison between business unit and GBS in resolving royalty statement compliance issues
• Works to optimize licensing reporting by assisting in the implementation of macros on licensee data when necessary
• Performs financial due diligence to, and liquidity assessments for licensees/business partners for internal review with Category, Legal and Finance teams
• Assists Category Management team and Legal with any finance deal terms and audit deal terms in negotiations where necessary
• Assists in monitoring the overall licensing landscape by identifying contracts about to expire or in need of renewal
• Assists in gathering data points for Licensee scorecard and/or other KPI's which will be used to evaluate Licensee performance
• Assists in monitoring in-process royalty dashboard
• Assists in tech upgrade implementation as needed
• Assists with pre-audit planning and preparation by performing analysis of financial data to identify areas of audit risks.
• Analyzes complex licensing contracts, identifying financial terms and compliance points for audit.
• Customizes and develop dynamic data testing models to accommodate all levels of licensee reporting sophistication.
• Reviews accuracy of licensee royalty reporting and payment histories.
• Consistent with audit program, executes audit procedures and document findings for inclusion in draft audit reports. Assists with resolution of any interpretive differences of contract terms.
• Assembles workpapers and present audit findings to management for review. Assist with settlement of audit claims as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations detailing audit findings and business insights for internal review with Category, Legal and Finance teams
• Performs special projects as needed
The Essentials
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting and finance required
• Big 4 public accounting or internal audit experience required
• Industry experience in entertainment or consumer products preferred
• Experience with international accounting, tax and business issues preferred
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business or related field
• CPA required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and credit principles
• Previous experience with financial systems, SAP and/or Oracle preferred.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, formulas), with proficiency with other MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Project, Visio) and SQL.
• Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity and a willingness to look beyond surface requirements.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons at all levels.
• Must be willing to collaborate with management and peers to advance team and company goals.
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Must be flexible as priorities shift and the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work well under time constraints
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally when needed
• Fluency in Latin America or Asian foreign language a plus (written and verbal)
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.