Job Summary: As a Financial Accounting Analyst in Disney Entertainment (DE), you will help shape Disney's future in the company's newest and most dynamic segment. DE brings together the Company's best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization. DE is responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network and engineering operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company's content engines. DE also manages operations of the Company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ Hotstar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks.
Responsibilities: Assist with the quarterly close process including P&L allocations and analysis, Corporate reporting schedules, producer group reporting, government reporting, balance sheet reporting
Process contract financial data into licensing system
Process revenue recognition activity in licensing system
Reconcile revenue recognition activity in Front of House (FOH) licensing system to GL
Analyze contract information for errors and run reports for management
Research sales and financial questions for senior management and sales offices
Compile supporting contract documents and research for external and internal audits
Prepare journal entry postings and account analysis
Prepare monthly Balance Sheet foreign exchange revaluation journal entries
Manage revenue recognition for retransmission royalties related to television broadcasting received from worldwide collection societies
Maintain inventory, participation, & residual roll forwards for international content licensing
Liaise with int'l shared accounting, legal, and finance teams
Leverage systems to drive efficiencies on deliverables
Work on special projects as needed
CPA in progress strongly preferred
Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
Microsoft office suite with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, basic IF formulas, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be an excellent team player who possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to effectively manage time
Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills
Self-driven, takes initiative
Exhibit a willingness to be adaptable and flexible
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
The hiring range for this position in California is $73,100.00 to $89,300.00 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.
