Financial Accounting Analyst

The Walt Disney Company • Santa Monica, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Walt Disney Company’s Controllership team is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst (FAA) who will be an exceptional addition to our team. This position will support the accounting and financial reporting aspects of The Walt Disney Company’s subscription offerings. A successful candidate is a self-starter who is willing to embrace a challenge and continually seeks opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and process improvement.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in public accounting
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficient with Microsoft business suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Prior accounting/auditing experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Industry experience in media and/or entertainment
• Experience with SAP financials

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting function of our SVOD, Live TV, and Premium Add-On subscription offerings
• Own the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for key balance sheet and expense accounts during the quarter-end close process
• Review distribution, bundling, and carriage agreements and work with the SFAA to operationalize contractual terms during the preparation of monthly/quarterly license fee, revenue share, and bounty fee accruals and monthly statement calculations
• Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with internal and external business partners
• Perform analytical reviews and variance analyses for key financial and operating metrics
• Troubleshoot accounting issues in the system and propose solutions to management, utilizing judgment as to when items need to be escalated
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, including the use of AI and other efficiency tools (e.g., Alteryx and the like), and help test and implement solutions to obtain efficiencies
• Effectively operate internal controls and help perform updates to SOX process documentation as needed
• Provide support for the annual financial statement audit
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and business initiatives

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level