Financial Analyst - AFRP

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking graduates for the Accounting & Finance Rotation Program (AFRP) in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. You will rotate across Controllership and Finance, building expertise in accounting, reporting, tax, and audit while pursuing CPA licensure.

The program runs four 6-month rotations, includes leadership development, and offers networking with senior leaders. Target start between February and August 2027, with full-time employment opportunities after completion.

Qualifications

• Desire to become licensed CPA.
• Experience via internships/part-time work or campus involvement.
• Commitment to a career in Accounting/Finance.
• Proven leadership and responsibility in previous roles.
• If not local, willingness to relocate to Burbank/Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.
• Graduated and available to start full-time by Feb 2027 or Aug 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four 6-month rotations across Controllership and Finance, in CA or FL.
• Develop accounting/FP&A expertise in Operational/Transactional Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax & Audit, and Finance.
• Support CPA exam study and work-hour requirements for licensure.
• Follow a specialized curriculum to build communication, leadership and presentation skills.
• Network with peers and senior leaders across Disney's businesses.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Snowflake

Job description

About the Role & Team

The Accounting & Finance Rotation Program (AFRP) is a full-time high potential rotational program designed to provide college graduates with a cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience within the Controllership and Finance departments at The Walt Disney Company. AFRP Analysts will participate in four distinct rotations designed to build key technical and leadership skills needed to succeed within the many businesses of Disney. Rotations are available in California and Florida. Analysts will set goals for their program experience, allowing them to develop, grow, and enhance the necessary skills to become strong accounting and finance professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities in the accounting organizations within The Walt Disney Company.

This role has opportunities in both the Burbank/Glendale, CA and Orlando, FL areas, and would begin either February 2027 or August 2027.

This job posting will remain open until Sunday, October 4, 2026.

What You Will Do

• Diverse Experiences: Participate in four 6-month rotations throughout the Controllership and Finance organizations, gaining exposure to the many different businesses of The Walt Disney Company and the Entertainment Industry. Rotations are available in the following areas: Corporate, Disney Entertainment, and Disney Experiences.
• Building Your Expertise: Strengthen your Accounting and Financial Planning skills through concentrated work in the areas of: Operational/Transactional Accounting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Tax & Audit, and Finance.
• Work Towards Your CPA: AFRP provides the necessary resources and tools to study and take the parts of the CPA exam and will satisfy work-hour requirements to become a licensed CPA.
• Professional Development: Analysts will follow specialized curriculum to build communication, leadership, presentation, writing and other professional and leadership skills.
• Expanding Your Network: Opportunities to meet with peers and senior leaders from the many different businesses within the company and the industry.

Required Qualifications

• A desire to become licensed as a CPA
• Business experience through internships, part-time work, and/or on-campus involvement
• Dedication to building a career in Accounting and/or Finance
• Proven track record to take on leadership positions and significant responsibility
• If not local, a willingness to permanently relocate to Burbank/Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL
• Have graduated and are available to begin full-time by February 2027 or August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Meet all credit-hour qualifications to sit for the CPA exam prior to starting with the program
• Proficiency in advanced analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Snowflake)
• Comfortable using AI (CoPilot)

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field of study, with a focus/emphasis on accounting

The base salary for this position in Florida is $75,300 per year, and in California it is $79,100 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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: Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - FL - 1180 Celebration Blvd

Job Posting Segment: Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business: DE Controllership

Primary Job Posting Category: Accounting