Ryan Hammonds

About Ryan Hammonds

Strategic accounting leader with 13+ years of progressive experience spanning public accounting, healthcare, and media & entertainment. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Distribution Revenue Accounting at Warner Bros. Discovery, where I oversee MFN contract compliance, FAST streaming revenue accounting, and affiliate audit coordination.As a licensed CPA with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and SOX compliance, I\'ve built a career around driving measurable results — from managing $3B+ in annual affiliate revenue billing to reducing close cycles, cutting operational costs, and leading cross-functional process improvements.What sets me apart is the combination of technical depth and leadership instinct. I\'ve grown teams, modernized billing platforms, and navigated complex integrations like the Discovery-Scripps merger. I\'m passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring emerging talent, and finding smarter ways to operate at scale.Always open to connecting with fellow finance and accounting professionals.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Distribution Revenue Accounting

   Warner Bros. Discovery

   Aug 2025 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   Promoted to Senior Manager overseeing MFN (Most Favored Nation) contract compliance and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) revenue accounting across Warner Bros. Discovery\'s streaming platform partnerships.• Lead a team of 2 direct reports, coordinating affiliate audit activities and driving internal alignment through cross-functional meetings and stakeholder communication• Streamlined month-end close activities, reducing the close cycle by two days through process redesign and improved workflow coordination• Drove changes to FAST revenue reporting and booking processes, improving accuracy and alignment with evolving streaming business models• Serve as key point of contact for audit coordination related to affiliate revenue operations

Education

• East Tennessee State University

  Master's degree, Accounting

  2011 — 2012

• East Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Tax Preparation
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Tax Planning