Job Description

Senior Financial Accounting Analyst - WDW Reporting

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 781724BR Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted 04/08/2021

Financial Reporting is the organization within the Controllership that leads and facilitates the segments financial reporting processes, including the production of all deliverables and supporting analysis for SEC reporting and segment management reporting. In addition, the team has direct responsibility over the financial statement consolidation of the individual financial reporting processes for business areas within the parks and resorts segment. Specifically, the Domestic Parks Financial Reporting Team prepares monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial statements and analyzes variances to forecast, plan, and prior year. Typical responsibilities of a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst include completing recurring monthly financial reporting deliverables, quarter-end tasks, and other projects as assigned by Management.

Responsibilities

* Supports the Disney Parks Walt Disney World Team
* Partners with various line of business partners to provide accounting guidance and journal entry and hierarchy assistance
* Processes journal entries, prepares account reconciliations and assists with ad-hoc reporting requests and/or projects related to the financial statements and technical accounting guidance
* Performs various control and compliance procedures, including but not limited to: account reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement hierarchy maintenance, financial statement variance explanations, Minimum Control Standards questionnaires, and legal entity reporting
* Supports business decisions with financial information and analysis
* Completes monthly/quarterly close processes and prepares supporting financial statement analysis for Segment and Corporate executives
* Ensures compliance with GAAP and SOX guidelines
* Assists with interim and year end Accounting Firm audits
* Identifies process improvements and leads various efficiency projects
* Acts as a coach and mentor for other team members

Basic Qualifications

* Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience
* Strong knowledge of general accounting, internal controls, and close process
* Ability to prepare and present information to support decision making
* Strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
* Core fundamental knowledge required to assess reasonableness of business partners variance explanations
* Strong working knowledge of PC-based software applications, including Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to plan and prioritize work and handle multiple priorities
* Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
* Identifies process improvement opportunities and provides solutions
* Ability to be flexible with work schedule
* Ability to perform well in a fast paced environment
* SAP and consolidation systems experience
* Experience with SEC filings
* Technical accounting writing and research
* Proven ability to interpret accounting guidance and apply to business scenarios to help in management decision making
* Experience leading people

Required Education

* Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent

Preferred Education

* Master of Accountancy or MBA

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 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 creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys 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 Financial Services, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Financial Services, LLC 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 fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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