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Tax Director, Content Production Cost Recovery
Tax Director, Content Production Cost Recovery-November 2024
New York
Nov 1, 2026
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Tax Director, Content Production Cost Recovery

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  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.

  Your New Role

   The Tax Director, Content Production Cost Recovery oversees all processes for determining tax-basis cost recovery for WBD content in the US. This includes amortization, tax basis determinations, gain/loss determinations, and defense of those items upon audit. The role involves working closely with other members of the Finance and accounting teams, business teams, and the rest of the tax team, which includes external colleagues under our co-source arrangement.

  Your Role Accountabilities

  Manage and review WBD by-title content costs recovery under the income forecast method IRC 167(g), 168(k), 181 and other relevant tax provisions for the quarterly tax accounting submissions and tax returns.Identify tax risks and develop planning ideas working closely with business partners and industry working groups to provide timely tax technical analysis and support.Manage and review various book/tax adjustments related to content productions and related deferred tax assets/liabilities.Maintain customized SAP tax solution systems and assist in choice and implementation of new content cost recovery systems.Maintain by-title support workpapers for BEAT, foreign source income and tax basis balance sheet calculations.

  Qualifications & Experience

  Over 8 years of relevant work experience in Tax, specifically in the Studio and Entertainment Industry.Mix of public/industry experience.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMaster's in Taxation preferredCPA preferredStrong analytical skills and high level of attention to detailsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience in manipulating and analyzing large volumes of data.Experienced in problem solving and ability to make decisions.Good communication skills and proven ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external parties.Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability.

  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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

  The Legal Bits...

  In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $145,250.00 - $269,750.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

  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, 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.

  If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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