Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

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, Lucas Film, 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 roll forward’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 deliverablesEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required (an emphasis in Accounting preferred)
CPA or CPA candidate preferred3+ 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 $-$ 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.

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