Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst in California to join the Enterprise Controllership Organization. You will handle production and distribution accounting, assist third-party service providers, and support quarterly and year-end close processes.

You will analyze costs, prepare financial statements and footnotes, lead close calls with partners, and ensure GAAP compliance while collaborating with Corporate Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (an emphasis in Accounting preferred).
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in public accounting and/or entertainment accounting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business partners for all accounting inquiries including providing technical accounting guidance for new business initiatives.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to our third-party service providers.
• Review and analyze financial statements for studio production and distribution business units in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analysis on a quarterly basis for balance sheet and income statement.
• Prepare key quarterly and year-end financial reporting deliverables and footnote disclosures.
• Prepare monthly development and production spending packages for accuracy and provide explanations for any significant variances.
• Prepare monthly production cost rollforwards for multiple business areas.
• Prepare overhead and/or interest forecasts on a quarterly basis.
• Review and analyze estimated film cost (EFC’s) and provide variance analysis for multiple business areas on a quarterly basis.
• Record monthly distribution cash statements and prepare various quarterly accruals.
• Manage various ad-hoc reporting and projects for Senior Management.
• Prepare and submit requests related to SOX compliance, tax, and quarter/year-end financial audits.
• Establish an environment of continuous improvement to identify, develop and implement process changes to increase accuracy of our financial records or forecast, and efficiency of our processes.
• Assist the Manager of Production Accounting with the review of journal entries and reporting deliverables.

Skills

Effective communication

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Team player

Problem solving

Organization

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Accounting experience

Job description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Enterprise Controllership Organization is dedicated to providing high quality information and services to our business partners. We support our business partners from across various Film Studios including Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm, and 20th Century Studios in their decision-making process while earning their confidence and respect by efficiently reporting and maintaining accurate and timely financial data. Our vision is to be the global leader in providing financial and technical expertise. We promote innovation and growth by developing our employees and maximizing technology while maintaining a fun environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager of Production Accounting, the Senior Financial Accounting Analyst (SFAA) will be responsible for production and distribution accounting and reporting, as well as assisting in the oversight of third-party service providers and providing them with support. The SFAA will be involved in the quarter close and year-end close processes including but not limited to the analysis of production costs, distribution revenue, overhead and interest expenses, lead close calls with business partners, and the preparation of Studio Financial Reporting deliverables. In addition, the SFAA will work with our Finance counterparts to help ensure that all financial statements are in accordance with US GAAP and to provide accounting support, where needed. This role will also work closely with other internal Disney divisions, including Corporate Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with business partners for all accounting inquiries including providing technical accounting guidance for new business initiatives
• Provide accounting support and guidance to our third-party service providers
• Review and analyze financial statements for studio production and distribution business units in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial statements
• Prepare financial statements and variance analysis on a quarterly basis for balance sheet and income statement
• Prepare key quarterly and year-end financial reporting deliverables and footnote disclosures
• Prepare monthly development and production spending packages for accuracy and provide explanations for any significant variances
• Prepare monthly production cost rollforward’s for multiple business areas
• Prepare overhead and/or interest forecasts on a quarterly basis
• Review and analyze estimated film cost (EFC’s) and provide variance analysis for multiple business areas on a quarterly basis
• Record monthly distribution cash statements and prepare various quarterly accruals
• Manage various ad-hoc reporting and projects for Senior Management
• Prepare and submit requests related to SOX compliance, tax, and quarter/year-end financial audits
• Establish an environment of continuous improvement to identify, develop and implement process changes to increase accuracy of our financial records or forecast, and efficiency of our processes
• Assist the Manager of Production Accounting with the review of journal entries and reporting deliverables

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required (an emphasis in Accounting preferred)
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 3+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in public accounting and/or entertainment accounting.

experience

• Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Customer-service oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues from multiple stakeholders
• Ability to oversee and provide guidance to third-party service providers

The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00-$128,000.00 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.