Summary:

- Discovery Global is seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of International Controller to lead and transform accounting operations across the EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions.

- This executive will oversee the non-US controllership functions for the organization including statutory reporting.

- Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, the SVP will be a key architect of global financial governance, operational excellence, and strategic enablement.

Responsibilities:

Global Controllership Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and execute the international controllership strategy aligned with Discovery Global's business priorities and growth agenda.

- Lead regional controllership teams across EMEA, LATAM and APAC, fostering a high-performance culture and strong financial stewardship in support of US GAAP and statutory reporting.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Accounting Officer and senior leadership on international financial matters.

Business Unit Financial Oversight:

- Oversee financial operations for all international business units.

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, revenue recognition, and cost management across diverse business models and geographies.

- Partner with commercial and content leaders to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and performance optimization.

Statutory Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:

- Own statutory reporting across the regions, ensuring compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and audit requirements.

- Lead relationships with external auditors, regulators, and local authorities to ensure transparency and accountability.

- Monitor and implement changes in international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAP) and ensure consistent application across regions.

Operational Excellence & Transformation:

- Drive global standardization, automation, and digitization of accounting processes and controls.

- Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, shared services/capability center expansion, and process reengineering.

- Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment, including SOX compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

Strategic Finance & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Audit to ensure cohesive financial planning, reporting, and governance.

- Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-close financial alignment.

- Influence global headcount planning, organizational design, and resource allocation to support business agility and efficiency.

Leadership & Talent Development:

- Build and mentor a diverse, globally distributed team of accounting professionals.

- Champion talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability across international finance teams.

- Model and drive department agility through a culture of continuous process improvement and change management.

- Encourage collaboration and productive relationships across teams.

Experience:

- 15+ years of progressive experience in global finance and controllership, including executive leadership roles.

- Proven track record of leading complex, multi-regional accounting operations in a matrixed organization.

- Deep expertise in US GAAP, statutory reporting, financial governance, and international accounting standards.

- Strong understanding of media, entertainment, and digital content business models.

- Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP, ) and financial reporting platforms.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Demonstrated success in process optimization and improvement

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.

- CPA, CA, or equivalent international accounting certification.

Knowledge/Skills:

- High technical accounting skills with history of working in large public company environments

- Problem-Solving skills, ability to solve highly complex problems as they arise and mitigate risks early.

- High standard for quality, must want to build the best possible reporting and compliance practice.

- Strong professional ethics.

- Strategic Thinker, understanding the big picture.

- Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels, with strong interpersonal skills

- Ability to influence & motivate teams, set the tone, assess stakeholder sentiment, and take steps to shift opinions to motivate in high pressure environments.

- Strong financial acumen and understanding of historical and forecasted financial performance to advise on new entity

- Inclusive attitude regarding people and other disciplines, ability to work with highly diverse groups from different organizations, workstreams, geographies, and backgrounds.

- Strong intellectual curiosity.

- Transparent approach to working with team and financial auditors.

Other Requirements:

- Prior experience reporting to a Chief Accounting Officer or equivalent executive.

- Familiarity with global content licensing, digital platforms, and sports media .

- Experience managing headcount planning, cost optimization, and organizational design across regions