Financial Accounting Analyst - Subscriptions

Job ID 10110168 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jan. 22, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Company’s Controllership team is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst (FAA) who will be an exceptional addition to our Subscription Accounting team. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting with direct exposure to the Director. This position will support the accounting and financial reporting aspects of The Walt Disney Company’s subscription offerings. A successful candidate is a self-starter who is willing to embrace a challenge and continually seeks opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

Support the accounting function of our subscription business
Own the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for key balance sheet and expense accounts related to subscription during the quarter-end close process
Review revenue share and bounty agreements for standalone and bundled subscriptions in domestic and international regions, as well as prepare monthly calculations and payments required under those agreements
Understand and maintain relationships with device partners
Perform analytical reviews and variance analyses for key financial and operating metrics
Collaborate with Finance, Partnerships, and Tech teams to assist in implementing new business initiatives, support project deliverables, and provide financial reporting to support the needs of the business
Troubleshoot accounting issues in the system and propose solutions to management, utilizing judgment as to when items need to be escalated
Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement to obtain efficiencies, including collaborating with the Tech team to create and/or improve internal systems and processes
Maintain an effective internal controls environment
Provide support for the annual financial statement audit
Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and business initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

2 years of experience, with at least 1 year of public accounting experience preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft business suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Public accounting/auditing experience
CPA or CPA candidate
Industry experience in media and/or entertainment
Experience with SAP financials

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

The hiring range for this position in California is $77,900.00 to $95,100.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hulu Enterprises, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Hulu Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.

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