Senior Financial Reporting & Systems Analyst

The Walt Disney Company; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Celebration, Florida, seeks a seasoned Financial Reporting professional to support Disney Cruise Line's quarter-end close and system initiatives. You will partner with the DCL Financial Accounting Manager and project teams to test new systems, prepare balance sheet packages, and ensure adherence to policy and internal controls across the enterprise.

This role emphasizes analysis, ad hoc reporting, external audit support, and opportunities to identify process

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ 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.
• Proficient with Excel pivot tables and v-lookups.

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.

Skills

Accounting

SOX controls

Financial reporting

Communication skills

System testing

Excel (pivot, v-lookups)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Master of Accountancy or MBA

Tools

Seaware

Fidelio

MicroStrategy

Business Objects

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Celebration, Florida, seeks a seasoned Financial Reporting professional to support Disney Cruise Line's quarter-end close and system initiatives. You will partner with the DCL Financial Accounting Manager and project teams to test new systems, prepare balance sheet packages, and ensure adherence to policy and internal controls across the enterprise.

This role emphasizes analysis, ad hoc reporting, external audit support, and opportunities to identify process