Senior Director

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

      Internal Audit and Advisory strengthens WBD’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, value add, objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.   WBD Internal Audit’s vision is to accelerate innovation, increase efficiency and effectiveness while providing value added assurance and advisory services, while anticipating and mitigating risks. Our approach is designed to directly influence and drive change, facilitating the development of strategic relationships and bolstering the company's ability to anticipate and mitigate risks effectively.          

      We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Internal Audit & Advisory Senior Director, focusing on enhancing the achievement of WBD’s ongoing business strategies and objectives. This includes actively supporting the business with risk, process and internal control perspectives in ongoing transformation efforts and aiding leadership in developing and executing initiatives that foster growth, innovation, efficiency and effectiveness and a proactive control environment. The Senior Director will be responsible for understanding the key objectives, strategies, risks, processes and controls and developing the audit strategy for the applicable functions and being the subject matter expert for these functions.

      The Senior Director will be responsible for leading internal and external project teams to conduct broad audits and advisory projects of business units, processes and systems that extend from understanding risks, business objectives and strategies and then developing project plans, leading plan execution (facilitation, analysis, testing etc.), to identifying process opportunities and improvement and delivering clear and detailed insights. You will play a crucial role in identification of process and internal control observations, recommendations, and strategies to address risks and improve the business process & control environment, and opportunities to advance the organization’s transformation efforts and create synergies.

      In this pivotal role, you will serve as a business process, risk, internal control, and Internal Audit (IA) subject matter expert across key global corporate functions such as Global Business Services (e.g., Procure to Pay, Order to Cash), Corporate Accounting, Ethics & Compliance, and other functions that transcend segments and stakeholders. To develop an effective internal audit project strategy and plan, you must understand the organization / process / business area’s governance, risk management, and control processes in addition to the objectives of the business / area. Your responsibilities will encompass leading project team(s) in strategizing, designing, and implementing comprehensive audits, reviews, analyses and suggest solutions and other related activities while confidently facilitating discussions with and presenting outcomes and developing recommendations to senior management.

      As a primary point of contact, you will maintain strong, productive relationships with peers and up through leadership across the organization, playing a key role in driving the success of the Stakeholder and Internal Audit teams. The successful candidate will be a leader capable of influencing change, with a sharp focus on programmatic objectives who can support business leadership in the translation of the overarching strategy into focused initiatives, process and control capabilities and appropriate roadmaps and action plans.

      Exceptional leadership, cross functional collaboration, and effective communication skills (both verbally and written) are crucial to navigate, lead and execute, and communicate audit & advisory projects successfully, engaging comprehensively with executives from various levels across the business. This strategic position demands an agile, proactive, and insightful leader committed to advancing business practices, strategic and critical thinking, creativity, and fostering excellence in stakeholder engagement. The Internal Audit Senior Director will be asked to perform the following:

Your Role Accountabilities

• Strategy Development: you will take charge of shaping and guiding the audit strategy (for key global corporate functions such as Global Business Services (e.g., Procure to Pay, Order to Cash), Corporate Accounting, Ethics & Compliance and other functions that transcend segments) that aligns with WBD’s overarching business objectives. You are responsible for identifying and integrating audit activities that directly support business transformation and strategic initiatives, ensuring that each audit plan is sharply focused on adding value and enhancing business efficiency. Your capabilities in framing high-level, ambiguous problems into actionable plans set the standard for proactive risk management and opportunity identification across the company.

• Internal Business Partnering: In this critical role, your expert understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across key global corporate functions is essential. You act as the primary advisor and influencer to drive substantial improvements in processes such as Procure to Pay and Order to Cash, as well as in areas like Corporate Accounting and Ethics & Compliance. By leading from the front, you maintain and strengthen vital relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning yourself as a catalyst for enduring organizational change.

• Audit & Assurance Results:
• Under your leadership, project teams are directed to perform thorough audits and advisory projects which blend strategic insights with practical solutions tailored to the business’s unique challenges. Your skillful interpretation and delivery of detailed audit findings to the C-suite and Audit Committee ensure decisions are informed by deep analytical insights, fostering an environment where strategic foresight is integral to business planning. Through your ability to articulate and implement visionary changes, you ensure that the audit function consistently delivers high-value outcomes that support WBD’s strategic direction.

• Organization Development:
• You are instrumental in cultivating a high-performing audit team that thrives on complexity and continuous improvement. By recruiting, mentoring, and developing a diverse group of talented professionals, you ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge tools and knowledge such as analytics, AI, and agile methodologies. Your commitment to fostering a "trusted advisor" status within the team enhances internal audit’s reputation as an indispensable asset to the business, driving innovation and excellence through robust leadership and strategic engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Big 4, Management Consulting, Multinational Corporate Environment, Internal Audit, Audit, IT, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the media & entertainment industry.
• Strong planning and organization skills, with the ability to be agile and manage large complex projects and synthesize information into executive presentations.
• Critical thinker that is able to work in ambiguous areas across multiple organizations with minimal direction.
• Self-starter who can work independently and spearhead projects.
• Experience working with business partners to understand, assess and evaluate, design and test control environment.
• Project management experience and ability to manage teams.
• Experience in assessing processes, designing and implementing internal controls, and continuous improvement.
• Consulting, audit, and control advisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and deliver executive summaries.
• Ability to partner with all levels of personnel, including senior leadership.
• Experience analyzing data, evaluating trends, and assessing risks to develop insights.
• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Professional audit certifications preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or other professional qualifications).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Position may require domestic/international travel.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces 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, 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.

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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: $150,290.00 - $279,110.00 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.