The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) is a new, global business segment for The Walt Disney Company with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly evolving consumer habits. Combining the Company's direct-to-consumer streaming services – the global Disney+ streaming service and domestic Hulu service alongside Disney's international media businesses, DE aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company's global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.The SFA of DE controllership will support the fast-developing Disney Plus business in international markets that has multiple billion dollar annual spend and hundreds of titles per year. The SFA will also support DE controllership segment level accounting, reporting, SOX control, and ad hoc projects as needed.This is an exciting and dynamic role that provides wide exposure and great learning opportunities. The ideal candidate needs to a quick learner, flexible and good at time/priority management.Responsibilities of the Role:
Support accounting and reporting for Disney + International Productions and International Channels
Close US home office books for Nat Geo and Disney International channels, including booking necessary close entries, prepare and review close deliverables, consolidate results from international territories for various close schedules, and prepare Balance sheet reconciliations
Collaborate with reporting team, Finance, and other US accounting teams to make sure D+ /Channel International results are accounted for and reported appropriately
Support Legal and Tax initiatives related to transfer pricing, legal agreements, and PCS
Support DE segment level work, examples include
Manage master data setup in SAP, including cost centers, profit centers, and MPMs
Coordinate recording of MIBP accrual for international territories
Support segment level control steps, including balance sheet reconciliation risk assessment and status check, passed adjustment summary, late journal entries reports, etc.
Other ad hoc projects as needed for system cleaning up, entity liquidation, and integration
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years accounting experience
Skills /Specialized Knowledge/Competencies:
Good communication and time management skills
Preferred Skills /Specialized Knowledge/Competencies:
SAP
Preferred Licenses/ Training:
CPA in Progress
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $101,800.00 to $124,400.00 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.Location: Glendale,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 [email protected] 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.