.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.The Lead, Master Data, System Close, & Research is responsible for:Planning, coordinating, and executing the department's master data maintenance process.Executing the department's month-end system close cycle.Managing various complex data and statement research items as the primary contact for the department's research capability. This role provides enhanced data analysis across FCRA by identifying and resolving data exceptions and miscoding, correcting data, and working with the technology support team to implement solutions.This position requires the ability to multi-task across several systems, identify process and system improvements for the master data and month-end close processes, execute testing of system enhancements, and communicate with Corporate Accounting, Business Units, and Technology regarding master data, system close, and research activities and projects.Job Responsibilities:Master Data Maintenance Process Coordinate and execute FCRA's master data maintenance process.Complete all master data activities associated with the month-end close cycle, including ongoing maintenance of all Sylvester system hierarchies and filters.Prepare master data-related policies and guidelines.Identify process and control improvements for the master data (core Sylvester hierarchies and interface filters).Test Sylvester system enhancements, including new hierarchy changes to accommodate automation efforts in the FCRA reporting process.Communicate with Corporate Accounting, Business Units, and EFS on by-title master data changes.Work directly with 3rd party system support vendors to ensure transactional and master data feeds are functioning properly.Month-End System Close Cycle Execute the FCRA data month-end system close cycle, identifying and escalating close-related issues.Communicate with various stakeholders involved in the close (e.G., Sylvester system support, SAP support, AIRS system support, EFS, Turner, TV Productions, and other Business Units).Execute close activities such as interface validations, manual upload validations and processing, BU balance confirmations, and data staging.Prepare procedures related to the Month-End Close process, as well as required month-end close documentation for cross-training purposes