Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst (Disney Entertainment Controllership)

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) is a new, global business segment for The Walt Disney Company with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly evolving consumer habits. Combining the Company's direct-to-consumer streaming services - the global Disney+ streaming service and domestic Hulu service -- alongside Disney's international media businesses, DE aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company's global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) of DE controllership will support the fast-developing Disney+ business in international markets that has multiple billion dollar annual spend and hundreds of titles per year. The SFA will also support DE controllership segment level accounting, reporting, SOX control, and ad hoc projects as needed.

This is an exciting and dynamic role that provides wide exposure and great learning opportunities. The ideal candidate needs to a quick learner, flexible and good at time/priority management.

What You Will Do:

Support accounting and reporting for Disney + International Productions and International Channels

• Close US home office books for Nat Geo and Disney International channels, including booking necessary close entries, prepare and review close deliverables, consolidate results from international territories for various close schedules, and prepare Balance sheet reconciliations

• Collaborate with reporting team, Finance, and other US accounting teams to make sure Disney+ /Channal International results are accounted for and reported appropriately

• Support Legal and Tax initiatives related to transfer pricing, legal agreements, and PCS

Support DE segment level work, examples include

• Manage master data setup in SAP, including cost centers, profit centers, and MPMs

• Coordinate recording of MIBP accrual for international territories

• Support segment level control steps, including balance sheet reconciliation risk assessment and status check, passed adjustment summary, late journal entries reports, etc.

Other ad hoc projects as needed for system cleaning up, entity liquidation, and integration

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience

• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel

• Excellent communication and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced with SAP

• CPA or CPA candidate

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

At The Walt Disney Company, everyone belongs! We want our employees to be themselves as this diversity promotes creativity, innovation, and overall helps us better serve our Disney guests and employees. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is unwavering, and we take great pride in the culture we've created. We invite you to belong. Apply today!

The hiring range for this position in California is $101,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.