The Walt Disney Company · 14 hours ago
Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to join their team in the EFS organization. This role involves providing support for Global Publishing and Intercompany accounting, focusing on reporting, reconciliation, and project-based tasks to ensure accurate and timely accounting deliverables.
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Responsibilities
Perform quarterly and monthly close tasks for Publishing, including research and issue resolution of accounting tasks, review of quarterly deliverables and reconciliations, and coordination between Disney, Capgemini, and the business teams
Perform publishing inventory accounting and analysis processes and reviews, including inventory [gross margin, PPB, obsolescence, and shrink], freight and duty, and other related drivers in the P&L and balance sheet
Research and coordinate issues in our front of house accounting systems with Disney Financial Systems and the Publishing business teams, raising and managing tickets related to system issues, and perform financial integration testing for system fixed and updates
Support other accounting and reporting tasks across all Consumer Products and Intercompany functions, including journal entries, financial reviews, reconciliations, ad hoc requests and projects. In some cases, this role may lead small sized projects, including planning, execution, and communication
Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed related to collaboration, interface monitoring and testing, working in multiple accounting systems, and utilizing process improvement tools such as Alteryx and Power tools
Participate on system implementations that automate and streamline accounting processes, such as Blackline. This could be for both Publishing and Intercompany
Qualification
Required
At least three (3) years in accounting, preferably in both public and private accounting
Experience in the publishing business and/or other vertically integrated business
Ability to perform analytical reviews, identify potential errors or irregularities, ask intelligent probing questions, and provide independent research to solve complex problems
Able to see the big picture, but also able and willing to get into the details including processing of transactions as required
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, using independent judgment to suggest solutions
Ability to manage competing priorities
Must be an excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills. Intra and cross team collaboration is essential for success in this role
Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings
Ability to adapt quickly, learn new tasks independently, and resolve issues
Ability to learn and implement new tools to improve processes
High energy level; positive attitude; strong work ethic; self-sufficient
Strong leadership and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to learn different accounting systems
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Preferred
Proficient in SAP
Experience with IBM Sterling and TLM/Biblio
Big 4 or other Public Accounting experience
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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