Financial Accounting Analyst

The Financial Accounting Analyst will join the DTC Subscription Revenue team within Disney Entertainment’s DTC Controllership. This role involves managing global subscription revenue and reporting processes for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The position will report to the Manager, Financial Accounting and will be responsible for monthly and quarterly close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly/Quarterly Close:

  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Provide thorough explanations of monthly P&L to forecast and Balance Sheet variances.

• Revenue Analysis:

  • Analyze and understand subscription revenue complexities in global regions including taxes, currency conversion, and local accounting requirements.

• Customer and Vendor Management:

  • Complete customer and vendor setups.
  • Process customer billings and vendor payments.
  • Prepare AR aging analyses and track receipts for third-party partners.

• Process Improvement:

  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in models and processes.
  • Automate processes where possible to enhance efficiency.

• Communication and Support:

  • Communicate effectively with business partners and internal teams to anticipate and address challenges.
  • Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Provide support for ad hoc requests and special projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:

  • 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, financial statements).
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets using pivot and lookup tables.

• Analytical Skills:

  • Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to interpret and articulate the impact of internal and external factors on business processes.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs.
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to handle conflicting priorities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Additional Information:

• Compensation:

  • The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $69,946 to $93,830 per year, based on a 40-hour work week. The final base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on factors such as geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be part of the compensation package.

• Benefits:

  • Disney offers a comprehensive rewards package including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and unique extras. For more details, visit Disney Careers Benefits.

• Disability Accommodation:

  • The Walt Disney Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com. This email is specifically for disability-related requests and not for general employment inquiries.

• Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Disney fosters an environment where diverse perspectives and ideas are valued and encouraged.