Sr Financial Analyst

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 crafting outstanding 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 build entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally loved.

As a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst in Disney Entertainment (DE), you will help shape Disney’s future in the company’s newest and most dynamic segment! We bring together the Company’s best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization. Disney Entertainment 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 handles operations of the Company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ Hotstar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Act as primary subject matter expert for Disney+ and Star content accounting

• Partner with DTC finance, sales administration, and content valuation teams to record fair market value license fees for all internal content licensed to Disney+ and Star

• Act as primary cost accountant for Disney+ and Star, ensuring amortization, participation, and residual expenses are properly allocated to each business

• Partner with DTC finance and various production accounting teams to ensure proper EFC’s for originally produced content are transferred to the Disney+/Star Balance Sheet, along with recording the downstream amortization expense

• Lead all intercompany eliminations related to Disney+/Star content accounting

• Prepare and present all Disney+/Star P&L and Balance Sheet analysis

• Act as subject matter authority of the Media Morph system which is used to create and interface all Disney+/Star transactions to SAP

Requirements:

• Partner with DTC finance, sales administration, and content valuation teams to record fair market value license fees for all internal content licensed to Disney+ and Star

• Act as primary cost accountant for Disney+ and Star, ensuring amortization, participation, and residual expenses are properly allocated to each business

• Partner with DTC finance and various production accounting teams to ensure proper EFC’s for originally produced content are transferred to the Disney+/Star Balance Sheet, along with recording the downstream amortization expense

• Run all intercompany eliminations related to Disney+/Star content accounting

• Prepare and present all Disney+/Star P&L and Balance Sheet analysis

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial reporting

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and internal controls Strong Excel skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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 cultivates a business culture 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 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.