Financial Accounting Analyst

1955 Disney Financial Services, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to support the accounting and financial reporting for Disney's subscription offerings. This role reports to the Manager, Financial Accounting and interacts with internal and external partners to drive efficiency and accuracy in the close process.

Qualifications include 1+ year in public accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. Entertainment industry experience and SAP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting function for subscription offerings (SVOD, Live TV, Premium Add-On).
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for key balance sheet and expense accounts.
• Review distribution, bundling, and carriage agreements; assist with license fee accruals and monthly statements.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal/external partners; perform variance analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and test new efficiency tools (e.g., AI).
• Support SOX controls updates and assist with annual financial statement audit.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

SAP Financials

Job description

Financial Accounting Analyst – Subscription Job Summary

Disney is a leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials, both in and outside the home. Operating at the intersection of entertainment and technology, Disney has a unique opportunity to be the number one choice for TV. We captivate and connect viewers with the stories they love, and we’re looking for people who are passionate about redefining TV through innovation, unconventional thinking, and embracing fun. 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 report to the Manager, Financial Accounting with direct exposure to the Director. 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.

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

#twdcmedia and#corp_media The hiring range for this position in California is $79,100 to $96,500 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA

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