Envision a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions around the world every day! Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable! At The Walt Disney Company, it’s our people who carry the torch and ensure that our innovation and excellence in entertainment lives on. Financial Reporting is the organization within the Controllership that leads and facilitates the segment’s financial reporting processes, including the production of all deliverables and supporting analysis for SEC reporting and segment management reporting. In addition, the team has direct responsibility over the financial statement consolidation of the individual financial reporting processes for business areas within the parks and resorts segment. Specifically, the Revenue Reporting Team prepares monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial statements and analyzes variances to forecast, plan, and prior year for admissions, room rentals, merchandise, F&B, participant income and other revenue producing lines of business. Typical responsibilities of a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst include completing recurring weekly and monthly financial reporting deliverables, quarter-end tasks, and other projects as assigned by Management.Position will be directly supporting the implementation of the Ticketing Evolution Project which will enhance pricing and yield management capabilities for one- and multi-day theme park tickets and add-ons, as well as automate ticket revenue recognition process. In this role the team member will primarily be focused on documenting accounting requirements, developing test scripts, participating in testing and documenting accounting procedures and controls for the new revenue recognition system.Responsibilities of the Role:
This position will support the DLR Ticketing Evolution Project (TEP3). This position will provide accounting support and leadership, as needed, throughout the project. This position will play a key role in partnering with other teams to ensure all Revenue Reporting requirements and dependencies are identified and included in the detailed build of the new system. In this role the team member will primarily be focused on documenting accounting and reporting requirements, developing test scripts, participating in testing, documenting accounting procedures and controls for the new revenue recognition system.
Position will also support the ongoing maintenance of the admissions revenue recognition systems through various tasks including but not limited to system testing, product configuration and variance research
Assist team with data analytics and reporting associated with new revenue streams
Assist in the implementation of new revenue initiatives which can include system configuration, product configuration, and testing requirements
Supports the monthly/quarterly close processes by preparing P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for Segment and Corporate executives
Ensures compliance with GAAP and SOX guidelines as well as various control and compliance procedures, including but not limited to: account reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement hierarchy maintenance, Minimal Control Standards questionnaires and legal/statutory reporting
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Accounting, Finance, and/or Management
Preferred Education
Master of Accountancy or MBA
Work Experience
Minimum 3+ years accounting experience
Skills / Specialized Knowledge/Competencies
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial close process
Very strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Ability to prepare and present information to support decision making
Ability to work cross functionally, managing many stakeholders and building relationships throughout the company
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Ability to plan and prioritize work, manage multiple priorities and deal effectively with pressure in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills / Specialized Knowledge/Competencies
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
Proactive and creative in approaching problems and presenting financial data
Identifies process improvement opportunities and provides solutions
Ability to be flexible with work schedule
High level of proficiency with PC-based software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint) and reporting applications. SAP system experience desired.
Proven ability to interpret accounting
guidance and apply to business scenarios to help in management decision making
Licenses / Training
CPA preferred
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney cultivates a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400 to $126,200 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.Location: Anaheim,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.