Accounting Manager

The Walt Disney Company•San Francisco, CA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for day-to-day execution and oversight of assigned accounting functions, with primary ownership of fixed asset accounting, labor accounting interfaces, and close support activities. This role includes people management responsibilities for a team of accounting professionals, active participation and ownership in revenue-related processes, and collaboration with global studio partners to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent accounting operations. The Accounting Manager manages subledger operations, supports month-end close, implements process improvements, and provides audit and reporting support. The Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Accounting Manager. Please note: This role is based in San Francisco and considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5+ years accounting experience within strong financial reporting background
Oracle Fusion experience preferred, SAP experience a plus
Excellent Excel skills including pivot table, V-look up
Detailed oriented, able to multitask and prioritize workloads with competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day fixed asset accounting activities performed by the Fixed Assets Accountant, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations; ensure accurate and timely month-end close for the fixed asset subledger.
Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner, escalating or supporting detailed analysis as needed.
Oversee labor accounting processes and SAP–Oracle system interfaces, ensuring accurate transfer of payroll and labor cost data; research and resolve interface errors and reconciliation differences.
Oversee and provide support and backup coverage across revenue accounting and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, and related operational activities, as needed to ensure continuity and accuracy.
Play an active role in revenue recognition activities, including review and preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and accounting standards.
Prepare management reporting schedules and variance analyses for assigned accounts; identify trends, risks, and issues and escalate as appropriate.
Manage the transfer pricing process, including preparation and maintenance of documentation, coordination with external consultants, review and update of transfer pricing fees, and support of legal agreements for new activities.
Collaborate with global studio teams to support accounting operations, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and close timelines.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliation support, and walkthrough documentation.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting policies and procedure documentation for assigned areas.
Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing task-level guidance, prioritization, performance feedback, and development support across assigned accounting functions.
Partner closely with production accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to provide enterprise-wide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Execute approved process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation updates; proactively identify operational inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
Provide ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis