Financial Reporting Analyst

About the Role & Team

The Enterprise Reporting team is responsible for The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) 10K/10Q filing process and other SEC and non-SEC financial statement deliverables for various reporting requirements, from consolidation to external reporting. This team also presents various internal analysis supporting the external filings, including analysis on the Company's balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow for the Company's three business segments - Entertainment, Sports and Experiences. In responding to executives, analysts or press inquiries concerning the Company, there is interaction between Enterprise Reporting and several key corporate departments, including Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and the office of the CFO. This position offers multiple opportunities to showcase analytical skills.

We are actively seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our hard-working team! If you're passionate about financial reporting, enjoy the thrill of dynamic environments, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Support the quarterly close and consolidation processes to ensure timely and accurate generation of consolidated financial statements

• Assist with preparation of quarterly balance sheet and income statement analysis

• Participate in preparation of Form 10K/10Q

• Support external audit process by providing auditors with supporting documentation and respond to inquiries

• Support implementation of off-quarter Enterprise-wide financial process improvement initiatives

• Responsible for enterprise intercompany processes, identify and communicate risks as well as opportunities to improve the process, develop and implement process improvements, review segment submissions and prepare quarterly enterprise system reconciliations

• Lead/perform various ad-hoc projects

• Key stakeholders - Coordination and interaction with segment teams and executives in Controllership and Investor Relations, including preparing deliverables, ad hoc questions and analysis

Required Qualifications & Skills

• One to three years in accounting, auditing or finance positions of increasing responsibility. Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen

• Strong understanding and knowledge of general accounting and close process

• Must have a passion for accuracy and a desire to understand the "why"

• Must be detail oriented while being able to think big picture

• Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional "client service orientation"

• Ability to interact and work with all levels of management

• Must be an excellent teammate who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills

• Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings

• Flexible, "special-projects" orientation coupled with solid multi-tasking abilities

• High energy level, strong work ethic

• Dedicated, and think independently

• Goal-oriented, decisive

• Proven record of process improvements and desire to implement best practices

• Ability to meet tight/competing reporting deadlines

• Professional demeanor, focused, articulate

• Flexibility in hours as required for deliverable deadlines

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel proficiency using pivot tables, Match Index, H- &V-lookups, etc., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong accounting and control knowledge required, specifically with respect to financial reporting and systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably with public accounting background with a large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting firm

• Experience with SEC filings, entertainment industry experience, SAP and consolidations systems experience

• CPA License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

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 ~~~

Disability accommodation for employment applications

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 ~~~ 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.

The Walt Disney Company 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 champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $76,800.00 - $93,800.00 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.

Job ID: 10086519

Location: Glendale,California

Job 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 ~~~ 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.