Senior Financial Reporting Analyst Segment Financial Reporting

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The Segment Financial Reporting center of excellence (SFR COE) is responsible for consolidating and reporting the financial results of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) and the Direct to Consumer (DTC), Linear Networks, and Content Sales/Licensing & Other pillars within DMED. This is a high profile team that works closely with senior executives within The Walt Disney Company (TWDC). This position will assist the team responsible for the financial reporting processes and financial analysis of specific lines of business and segments under this team. This position will also partner with various stakeholders to support new business opportunities, cost saving initiatives and help the teams identify and execute process improvements. The position offers multiple opportunities to showcase analytical skills to various senior executives, provides great networking opportunities across TWDC, and offers the opportunity to become an integral part of a world-class reporting team by promoting collaboration, innovation and business expertise.
This is a high-profile team that works closely with senior executives across the DMED segment and TWDC. This position is responsible for reporting financial performance and key drivers, including analyzing the cause of change versus forecast and prior year. This position will partner with other Accounting teams across the lines of business within the DTC, Linear Networks, and Content Sales/Licensing & Other pillars, in addition to FP&A, SOX, and Corporate Reporting. The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will support new business initiatives, help the team identify and execute process improvements, and make analytical presentations to various executives.
This position requires a professional that wants to lead, is highly motivated, and a self-starter. This individual must develop professional relationships with various business partners, analyze and decipher finance/accounting data to accurately review the departments reporting obligations. In addition, he/she must identify problems and develop innovative solutions to further efforts toward continuous process improvements. In addition, this individual must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and perform a variety of tasks under time pressure and strict deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity for a top finance/accounting professional to utilize their expertise in a challenging, rewarding, and creative environment while gaining valuable experience in the entertainment industry in a unique and highly visible role.
**Responsibilities :**
Prepare, analyze and present quarterly reporting of segment consolidated financial results
Support the preparation and analysis of the Management and Corporate Reporting Packages, and other financial results as deemed necessary
Liaise and partner with FP&A and accounting teams for continuous process improvement in forecasting, business initiatives and other operational initiatives, etc.
Lead ad hoc requests/special projects for lines of business, segment and other financial reporting initiatives
Prepare consolidated footnote disclosures in SEC reporting
Liaise with external auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the financial statement audit
**Basic Qualifications :**
2-5 years of public or private accounting experience required
Strong technical accounting skills; knowledge of accounting theory and practices, of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Dynamic, self-motivated, team player with a desire to excel in demanding and fast paced environment
Detail-oriented, proficient in reviewing their own work prior to submission and able to manage multiple requests for various departments
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including refined presentation skills
Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, take ownership, and work in a flexible team environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, proficiency using Excel (pivot tables, Match Index, H-&V-lookups, etc.)
Professional demeanor, focused, articulate, and well-organized
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience with a public accounting firm/coordinating with external auditors preferred (Big 4 background is a plus)
Experience with Film and TV accounting/reporting processes preferred
Experience with SAP preferred
**Required Education :**
Bachelors degree required (Preferably in Accounting and Finance or equivalent)
**Preferred Education :**
CPA preferred
**Job ID:** 865556BR
**Location:** Glendale,California
**Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
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Categories
Accounting
Arts / Entertainment / Media
Financial Services
Business
Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
Walt Disney Studios

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