Accounting Manager - Netherlands

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.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Your New Role...

Join the WBITVP Nederland-Group as a key finance partner, helping with all aspects of controllership. You'll work closely with local management, production accountants and wider production teams to ensure financial reporting and compliance. Your duties will span balance sheet reconciliations, local controls, management/ statutory accounts, audits and tax coordination. This role reports to the Central European Hub Controller and works closely with the WBITVP Nederland Finance Manager.

• Manage the period-end close process, coordinating with production accountants and external service providers.
• Oversee month-end tasks including intercompany recharges, production accruals and real estate cost centre reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, providing insights on key movements to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate accounting and tax treatment for provisions, accruals, bonuses, stock options, leases, and fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Monitor the performance of outsourced accounting services (SDC), including AR/AP and cash clearing, and manage intercompany reconciliations and settlements.
• Coordinate with service providers for direct and indirect tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide local reporting inputs for WBD's quarterly and regulatory disclosures and guide corporate finance needs.
• Involvement with finance system upgrades and deployments (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, e-invoicing), ensuring alignment with both US GAAP and relevant local GAAP.
• Own local SAP processes including production interfaces, data integrity, and master data maintenance.

• Recognised accounting qualification required.
• Fluent in Dutch and strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Prior experience managing an audit process is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills required. Mid-level for all other Microsoft applications required
• Experience in the following finance accounting areas:
  
  
  • Dutch GAAP (required), US GAAP (advantageous)
  • Statutory financial statement preparation and Dutch regulatory reporting
  • Direct and indirect tax compliance
• Strong interpretive, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, exceptional organisational skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work under a deadline and handle multiple tasks
• Self-starter as well as a team player with strong relationship management skills
• Experience working with outsourced partners and in multinational matrix organisations preferred.
• Industry experience in production, media, or a similarly client-based sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (Just Produce/Navision and SAP preferred).
• Background in a professional accounting firm is advantageous.