Financial Accounting Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Financial Accounting Analyst

Req ID:

10097392

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The Disney Entertainment segment of The Walt Disney Company is responsible for developing, producing, and distributing our outstanding content and oversees the operations of the Company’s entertainment streaming services (including Disney+ and Hulu) and entertainment broadcast and cable television networks. Disney Entertainment brings together the Company’s outstanding creative, product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization, with the goal of growing the footprint of Disney’s world-class content and beloved brands and delivering highly personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

Disney Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is a line of business within the Disney Entertainment segment that includes all consumer-facing digital video subscription services across the company (Disney+, Hulu, and Disney+ Hotstar). Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location.

Disney Entertainment’s DTC Controllership is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to join the DTC Subscription Revenue team. This team is responsible for managing the global subscription revenue and reporting processes for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Accounting.

What You Will Do

• Perform all duties necessary for an effective and timely monthly/quarterly close, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough explanation of monthly P&L to forecast and Balance Sheet variances
• Analyze and understand subscription revenue related complexities in various global regions including taxes, currency conversion, local accounting deliverables and product offerings
• Complete customer and vendor setups and process customer billings and vendor payments
• Prepare AR aging analyses and track receipts for third party partners
• Proactively identify, recommend and implement improvements in existing models and processes, including opportunities to automate processes where possible
• Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges
• Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide support with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting
• Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)
• 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
• Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field

Additional Information

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.

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