The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Looking for Senior Financial Accounting Analyst at Orlando, FL

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, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

We are searching for an innovative team member who will remain flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing business. Ideal candidates will be curious and teachable. They will be passionate about getting it right in all aspects of their role and will collaborate with and support business partners, clients, and leaders. Candidates will be observant and will proactively seek opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and continual process improvements. They will be willing to share those creative ideas with others. This key contributor will support Disney Streaming Services, a business that delivers on Disney’s direct to consumer business strategy, including ESPN+, Disney +, and Star+.

Responsibilities :

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes as needed including preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Effectively review and summarize contracts for Management
• Manage key contractual terms such as accruing revenue shares and royalty fees
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting as well as coordinating the payment of music royalty fees and 3rd party revenue shares
• Understand and execute internal controls around job functions including coordinating with internal and external auditors
• Assist in the facilitation of the Disney Streaming Services Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 Compliance program including providing guidance related to the SOX requirements, identification of key controls, proactively monitor/evaluate current controls and issues
• Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges and seek out process efficiencies
• Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Understand and be able to explain the main elements of financial statements and reports
• Collaborate and work as a team with peers and business partners
• Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

Basic Qualifications :

• Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)
• Complete moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs and audiences
• Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate the impact of internal and external factors as they apply to the business/industry/direct processes
• Ability to understand, assess, and prioritize risk across components of the control environment
• Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables
• 3-5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with or knowledge of SAP preferred

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance