Senior RTR Accountant, Studios (Fixed term contract)

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role...

RTR Senior Accountant, EMEA Studios will be a member of the EMEA Studios Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw, Poland, reporting to RTR Accounting Manager. The Accounting Controllers Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, preparing the statutory financial statements (in numerous GAAPs), review of account reconciliations and support for global financial reporting processes. Everyday responsibilities include ensuring compliance during audits, as well as with SEC and SOX guidelines. The Team closely cooperates with other relevant stakeholders, including the tax team, GBS, as well as external vendors. The EMEA Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for multiple countries from the Studios segment in the region, including UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Nordics and more.

We offer…

• Employment contract
• Hybrid work (3 days/week in the office)
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, co-financing for a sports card, social fund, pension plans, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to HBO Max and employee discount programs
• Work-life balance initiatives: mindfulness sessions, massages, yoga, educational webinars, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-organized film screenings in the office cinema and regular employee events
• Training and development: training platform, language learning platform, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and online sessions with industry experts
• Opportunities to get involved in social impact initiatives, volunteering activities, employee communities, and sports clubs
• Discounted meals at the office
• Access to parking spaces

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Proactively performing assigned tasks and processes within accounting area applying US GAAP, including management accounts and forecasting,
• Oversee accounting close process together with outsource providers, provide guidance to the BPO team and support troubleshooting and problem solving during month end close,
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control environment as applicable,
• Preparation of the periodical management reports, BS Flux and SEC schedules, reconciliations including applicable regular analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting,
• Cooperate with the Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India seeking out process improvements and standardization opportunities to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness,
• Work on resolving any intercompany discrepancies within the group,
• Oversee outsource provider for the timely completion and accuracy of account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy,

Qualifications & Experience…

• Graduate in Finance, Accounting
• Proven experience in an accounting role in the area of GL and a strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP preferred),
• Prior work experience in large international company,
• Strong technical skills including deep understanding of ERP system (SAP preferred), MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must,
• Very good written and spoken English is a must,
• Detailed-oriented with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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