Job Posting Title:

Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst

Req ID:

10139520

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

This SFA position will be part of the EFS organization, providing support for Global Publishing [Disney, Marvel, and National Geographic] and Intercompany accounting. Core responsibilities include reporting, reconciliation and project-based tasks across the Publishing business and Intercompany functions, as well as coordinating with our outsource partners to ensure accurate and timely accounting tasks and deliverables.  

What You Will Do:

Perform quarterly and monthly close tasks for Publishing, including research and issue resolution of accounting tasks, review of quarterly deliverables and reconciliations, and coordination between Disney, Capgemini, and the business teams.

Perform publishing inventory accounting and analysis processes and reviews, including inventory [gross margin, PPB, obsolescence, and shrink], freight and duty, and other related drivers in the P&L and balance sheet.

Research and coordinate issues in our front of house accounting systems with Disney Financial Systems and the Publishing business teams, raising and managing tickets related to system issues, and perform financial integration testing for system fixed and updates.

Support other accounting and reporting tasks across all Consumer Products and Intercompany functions, including journal entries, financial reviews, reconciliations, ad hoc requests and projects. In some cases, this role may lead small sized projects, including planning, execution, and communication.

Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed related to collaboration, interface monitoring and testing, working in multiple accounting systems, and utilizing process improvement tools such as Alteryx and Power tools.

Participate on system implementations that automate and streamline accounting processes, such as Blackline. This could be for both Publishing and Intercompany.

Split of time:

Publishing accounting – 40%

Intercompany accounting – 20%

Ad hoc requests and project-based work – 40%

Required Qualifications & Skills:

At least three (3) years in accounting, preferably in both public and private accounting

Experience in the publishing business and/or other vertically integrated business

Ability to perform analytical reviews, identify potential errors or irregularities, ask intelligent probing questions, and provide independent research to solve complex problems.

Able to see the big picture, but also able and willing to get into the details including processing of transactions as required.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.

Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, using independent judgment to suggest solutions.

Ability to manage competing priorities.

Must be an excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills. Intra and cross team collaboration is essential for success in this role. 

Excellent communicator in both oral and written settings

Ability to adapt quickly, learn new tasks independently, and resolve issues

Ability to learn and implement new tools to improve processes

High energy level; positive attitude; strong work ethic; self-sufficient

Strong leadership and project management skills

Demonstrated ability to learn different accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in SAP

Experience with IBM Sterling and TLM/Biblio

Big 4 or other Public Accounting experience

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job Posting Segment:

Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business:

DX Controllership

Primary Job Posting Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-12-31