Sr Financial Reporting Analyst

The Walt Disney Company • Celebration, FL

4d

About The Position

Financial Reporting is the organization within the Controllership that leads and facilitates the segment’s financial reporting processes, including the production of all deliverables and supporting analysis for SEC reporting and segment management reporting. In addition, the team has direct responsibility over the financial statement consolidation of the individual financial reporting processes for business areas within the Disney Experiences segment. Specifically, the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Financial Reporting team is responsible for consolidating and reporting the financial results for DCL. As a part of Disney Experiences (DX) Controllership, the team is responsible for the preparation of certain journal entries and monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as well as P&L Cause of Change and Balance Sheet Package presentations including business driver and variance analysis and other monthly/quarterly Management/Segment Reporting deliverables. The team also assists with external audits, DCL systems projects, creates ad hoc analyses as requested, and is tasked with identifying opportunities to drive continuous process improvements.

The key focuses of the role will be to support ongoing DCL systems projects, quarter-end financial reporting, and quarter-end close activities. You will provide support to the DCL Financial Accounting Manager, Financial Systems and the DCL project team partners. You will participate in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of major systems initiatives, while ensuring policies and standards are followed for the Enterprise and Segment. You will also provide support quarter-end close activities for the DSE Financial Reporting teams and the Segment Controllership team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, internal controls, SOX, and accounting close processes
• Strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Experience with Seaware and Fidelio systems
• Experience with MicroStrategy and Business Objects reporting suites
• Ability to prepare and present information to support decision making
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, take ownership, and work in a flexible team environment
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and handle multiple priorities
• Strong working knowledge of PC-based software applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel pivot tables and v-lookups
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and provides solutions
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

• Financial Systems Implementation Experience: Testing – developing/writing/executing test scripts and test plans, defect resolution, triage
• System integration/implementation/sustainment: data validations/variance between multiple systems; master data; reconciliations
• Data validation and reconciliations between source system and SAP
• Systems documentation, T-accounts, and process flows
• Cruise industry experience
• Master of Accountancy or MBA

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross functional project team meetings partnering closely with the project team to identify, analyze, and resolve system breaks or issues as they arise.
• Perform systems testing, and validation activities related to new or upgraded systems, including documenting test results and assessing the accounting and financial reporting impacts of system implementations.
• Create and maintain Accounting Workflow documentation including detailed process flows and “T-Accounts,” to support accurate accounting treatment and knowledge transfer.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve system related accounting issues, collaborating with internal auditors and stakeholders to drive timely resolution.
• Perform quarter-end close activities, including preparing quarterly balance sheet package, DSE Representation Letter, deliverables to Segment Controllership, and external audit requests.
• Review partners service activities.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting in response to requests from Controllership and DCL partners supporting decision making and business needs.

What This Job Offers

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