Sr Financial Accounting Analyst

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

2d • $104,800 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Accounting Analyst is a skilled and proficient accounting professional who supports Disney Corporate by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information that underpins strategic decision-making across a global, world-class entertainment company. This independent worker applies in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, serves as a mentor and problem-solver for less experienced colleagues, and plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and high-quality reporting.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls, with the ability to apply them to complex transactions and operational processes.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar large ERP systems for general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis, variance reporting, and management reporting.
• Skilled, independent worker with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain difficult or sensitive concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends and issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements.
• Collaborative and customer-service oriented approach, with the ability to build professional networks and partner effectively across finance and business teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while acting as a resource and informal mentor to colleagues with less experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle high-volume work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Experience in public accounting and/or complex corporate accounting or consolidation environments, particularly with publicly traded companies.
• Experience with SOX compliance, SEC reporting (10K/10Q), and preparation of related disclosures.
• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex general ledger and financial reporting activities.
• Support quarter-end and year-end closes.
• Provide effective analytical insight to finance and controllership partners across Disney Corporate.
• Act as a subject-matter resource on participations and residuals.
• Independently resolve accounting issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and controls.
• Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting and reporting activities, including running EDP, posting journal entries in SAP, calculating short-term/long-term reclasses and prepaid reclasses, and completing G/L account reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet variance analyses and support management reporting for quarter-end and year-end closes.
• Analyze participations and residuals accruals, payments, and expenses, and prepare related Studio Financial Reporting deliverables.
• Provide support for ad hoc requests and special projects, including participations and residuals expense reports for Ultimates and Finance teams.
• Provide audit support for external auditors, including preparation of key schedules and by-title payment documentation.
• Maintain and update participations and residuals payment coding files and related reference data for business users.
• Collaborate with Finance, Participations & Residuals, and other internal teams to research and resolve variances between Ultimates and actuals, and to support forecasting models.
• Independently complete moderately complex tasks and projects, applying sound judgment and offering new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Lead preparation of quarterly participations and residuals management decks, highlighting key trends, issues, and process improvements for senior stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external auditor requests and support SOX and other compliance-related activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, developing, and implementing process changes that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control in financial reporting.
• Lead or participate in weekly title research meetings with business partners, summarizing resolutions and follow-up items to ensure clear, effective communication.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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