Job Posting Title:

Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst

Req ID:

10140253

Job Description:

About the Role & Team:

At Disney, we are 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, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Disney Entertainment segment of The Walt Disney Company is responsible for developing, producing, and distributing our outstanding content and oversees the operations of the Company’s entertainment streaming services (including Disney+ and Hulu) and entertainment broadcast and cable television networks. Disney Entertainment brings together the Company’s outstanding creative, product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization, with the goal of growing the footprint of Disney’s world-class content and beloved brands and delivering highly personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

Disney Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is a line of business within the Disney Entertainment segment that includes all consumer-facing digital video subscription services across the company (Disney+, Hulu and Disney+ Hotstar). Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location. Disney Entertainment’s DTC Controllership is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to join the DTC Subscription Revenue team. This team is responsible for managing the global subscription revenue and reporting processes for Disney+. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Accounting.

What You Will Do:

Perform all duties necessary for an effective and timely monthly/quarterly close related to international DTC third party wholesale subscription revenue and music license fees, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough explanation of monthly P&L to forecast and Balance Sheet variances

Analyze and understand subscription revenue related complexities in various regions including taxes, currency conversion, local accounting deliverables and product offerings

Analyze third party wholesale and music license contract information to determine appropriate application of accounting policies and gather transaction data to prepare wholesale revenue accruals/billing and music license fee accruals/payments

Ensure accounting procedures performed are in line with existing SOX controls

Support other audits, including the annual audit of DTC Subscription Revenue by PwC, internal audit, 3rd party contractual audits and local statutory audits

Proactively identify, recommend and implement improvements in existing models and processes, including opportunities to automate processes where possible

Effectively communicate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges

Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

Required Qualifications & Skills:

At least 3 years of relevant experience

Ability to prioritize workload and escalate conflicting priorities

Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)

Complete moderately complex to complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative

Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

Adaptability and flexibility for changing needs and audiences

Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate the impact of internal and external factors as they apply to the business/industry/direct processes

Ability to understand, assess, and prioritize risk across components of the control environment

Intermediate Excel knowledge with ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in Spanish or Portuguese

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or more than 5 years relevant experience.

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA and Bristol, CT is $104,800 to $128,000 per year and in NYC, NY is $109,800 to $134,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business:

DE 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:

USA - CA - 640 Paula Ave, USA - CT - ESPN Building 11 - 220 Ronzo Rd, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square

Date Posted:

2026-01-21