Senior Financial Auditor

Job ID 10102911 Location Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 15, 2024

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Job Summary:

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

This Management Audit (MA) position is primarily responsible for assisting the Managers and Directors of MA with the execution of annual audit plan, including performing financial and operational audits across the Disney Entertainment, Sports and Experiences segments, as well as International Operations and our Corporate functions.

Stories are better when the storytellers represent the vast experiences of the people who will hear them. At Disney, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that capture the imagination of generations of people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Managers and Directors in high quality execution of the annual audit plan in accordance with the MA methodology
- Perform audit planning activities such as the development of risk and control matrices, data analytics within key processes under audit, drafting of key communications to audit stakeholders and preparation of document request lists
- Execute fieldwork by performing audit testing through inquiry, data analytics, observation and re-performance and documenting results in working papers
- Prioritize audit procedures by thinking strategically and understanding business processes within the broader context of the Company operations
Identify the impact of audit findings (e.g. control weaknesses) on financial statements, operations and brand
Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit findings and assist the Managers and Directors in the operation of audit reports
Build effective relationships and work closely with audit stakeholders across all business units of the Company
Support the Managers and Directors in department initiatives related to the MA Project Management Office, annual audit planning, audit quality review and department budget
Quickly develop and understanding of Disney’s culture and company structures
- Gain and apply historical knowledge of the department’s audit work in order to leverage internal department experience in future audits

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years work experience in auditing and/or accounting
Willingness to travel up to 25-40% (domestic and international)
Excellent team player, who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills
Possess high energy level, decisiveness and strong work ethic
Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignment simultaneously
Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at a top accounting firm or the internal audit function of a reputable public company
Experience with databases, Tableau or other data / analytical tools
Experience analyzing large sets of data
Entertainment industry experience

Required Education:

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

Preferred Certifications:

CPA (or other accounting certificate), CIA, or other relevant professional certifications

The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400.00 to $126,200.00 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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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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