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Location

Glendale, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

The Accounting & Finance Rotation Program (AFRP) is a full-time entry-level program designed to provide recent college graduates a cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience within the Controllership and Finance departments at The Walt Disney Company. AFRP Analysts will participate in four distinct rotations designed to build key technical and leadership skills needed to succeed within the many businesses of Disney. Rotations are available in California. Analysts will set goals for their program experience allowing them to develop, grow, and enhance the necessary skills to become strong accounting and finance professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities in the accounting organizations within The Walt Disney Company.

What You Will Do:

Diverse Experiences: Participate in four 6-month rotations throughout the Controllership and Finance organizations, gaining exposure to the many different businesses of The Walt Disney Company and the Entertainment Industry. Rotations are available in the following areas: Corporate, Disney Entertainment, and Disney Experiences.

Building Your Expertise: Strengthen your Accounting and Financial Planning skills through concentrated work in the areas of: Operational/Transactional Accounting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Tax & Audit, and Finance.

Work Towards Your CPA: AFRP provides the necessary resources and tools to study and take the parts of the CPA exam and will satisfy work-hour requirements to become licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy.

Professional Development: Analysts will follow specialized curriculum to build communication, leadership, presentation, writing and other professional and leadership skills.

Expanding Your Network: Opportunities to meet with peers and senior leaders from the many different businesses within the company and the industry.

Formal Mentorship: Analyst will be matched with a senior level manager who will provide ongoing development, leadership insights and direction to help make the two-year program even more valuable. Opportunities for informal mentorship and partnership will also happen throughout the program.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Candidates demonstrate a combination of academic proficiency, quantitative skills, personal motivation, and advanced written and oral communications skills. We are specifically looking for individuals who have the following background:
• A desire to become licensed as a CPA
• Business experience through internships, part-time work, and/or on-campus involvement
• Dedication to building a career in accounting
• Proven track record to take on leadership positions and significant responsibility
• Willingness to permanently relocate to Glendale, CA
• Available to begin full-time by February 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meet all credit-hour qualifications to sit for the CPA exam prior to starting with the program

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related, with a focus on Accounting

Preferred Education:

• 3.5 GPA or higher preferred

The base salary for this position in California is $76,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit:

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