Posted:
7/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Glendale, California, United States ⋅ Bristol, Connecticut, United States ⋅ Connecticut, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Job Posting Title:
Senior Financial Accounting AnalystReq ID:
10092968Job 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, Star+, 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 Senior 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+, Star+ and Hulu. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Accounting.
Job Responsibilities
Perform all duties vital for an effective and timely monthly/quarterly close related to international DTC third party wholesale subscription revenue and music license fees, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed explanation of monthly P&L to forecast and Balance Sheet variances
Analyze and understand subscription revenue related complexities in various regions including taxes, currency conversion, local accounting results and product offerings
Analyze third party wholesale and music license contract information to determine appropriate application of accounting policies and gather transaction data to prepare wholesale revenue accruals/billing and music license fee accruals/payments
Ensure accounting procedures performed are in line with existing SOX controls
Support other audits, including the annual audit of DTC Subscription Revenue by PwC, internal audit, 3rd party contractual audits and local statutory audits
Proactively identify, recommend and implement improvements in existing models and processes, including opportunities to automate processes where possible
Effectively connect with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges
Understand and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives
Required Qualifications & Skills
Ability to prioritize workload and raise 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+ years of relevant experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or more than 5 years relevant experience.
Job Posting Segment:
Controllership & TaxJob Posting Primary Business:
DE ControllershipPrimary Job Posting Category:
AccountingEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Bristol, CT, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-06-26Website: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/
Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1923
IPO Status: Private