Senior Financial Auditor

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Management Audit professional to assist with executing its annual audit plan. The role requires a strong background in auditing and accounting, with responsibilities that include planning and executing audits across various segments. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

Benefits

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Unique Disney perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in auditing or accounting.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-40% domestically and internationally.
• Experience at a top accounting firm or internal audit function of a public company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the annual audit plan and perform auditing tasks.
• Identify the impact of audit findings on financial statements and operations.
• Build relationships with audit stakeholders across business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Data analytical tools

Job description

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

This Management Audit (MA) position is primarily responsible for assisting the Managers and Directors of MA with the execution of the annual audit plan, including performing financial and operational audits across various segments such as Parks, Experiences and Products, Disney Entertainment, ESPN, International Operations, and Corporate functions.

Stories are better when the storytellers represent the vast experiences of the people who will hear them. At Disney, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that capture the imagination of generations of people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Managers and Directors in high-quality execution of the annual audit plan in accordance with the MA methodology
  • Perform audit planning activities such as the development of risk and control matrices, data analytics within key processes under audit, drafting of key communications to audit stakeholders, and preparation of document request lists.
  • Execute fieldwork by performing audit testing through inquiry, data analytics, observation, and re-performance, documenting results in working papers.
  • Prioritize audit procedures by thinking strategically and understanding business processes within the broader context of the company’s operations.
• Identify the impact of audit findings (e.g., control weaknesses) on financial statements, operations, and brand.
• Formulate well-written, concise, and clear audit findings and assist in the operation of audit reports.
• Build effective relationships and work closely with audit stakeholders across all business units.
• Support department initiatives related to the MA Project Management Office, annual audit planning, audit quality review, and department budget.
• Quickly develop an understanding of Disney’s culture and company structures
  • Gain and apply historical knowledge of the department’s audit work to leverage internal department experience in future audits.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in auditing and/or accounting.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-40% (domestic and international) upon business travel resumption.
• Excellent team player with solid interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High energy level, decisiveness, and a strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a top accounting firm or the internal audit function of a reputable public company.
• Experience with databases, Tableau, or other data/analytical tools.
• Experience analyzing large data sets.
• Entertainment industry experience.

Required Education:

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

Preferred Education:

• CPA (or other accounting certificate), CIA, or other relevant professional certifications.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,400 to $126,200 per year. The actual offered base pay will consider internal equity, geographic region, candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included as part of the compensation package, along with medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position.

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