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Location

Burbank, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Summary:

Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for The Walt Disney Company, encompassing all aspects of music monetization: Recorded Music (Walt Disney and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music from films, series, Parks, artists, and more both physically and digitally (streaming and downloads); and also licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.

We are searching for innovative team members who are flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing business. Ideal candidates will be curious and teachable. They will be passionate about getting it right in all aspects of their role and will collaborate with and support business partners, clients, and leaders. Candidates will be observant and will proactively seek opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and continual process improvements. They will be willing to share those creative ideas with others.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Music Accounting, the Senior Financial Accounting Analyst (SFAA) is primarily responsible for overseeing Recorded Music artist royalty expenses, recoupment, and prepaid expenses, among other areas. You’ll provide day-to-day accounting advice and support quarter-end closes. You’ll collaborate with business partners in Royalties, Finance, and Technology, including working with partners overseas. You’ll work heavily with the Music front-of-house systems and Excel. This is a key role where you’ll frequently engage in analysis (actual revenues vs. forecast, for example) and prepare reports for executive leaders.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Recorded Music artist royalty expenses/liability processes, which includes collaborating with the Royalties team to understand fluctuations, reconciling activity between systems, and responding to ad hoc requests
• Analyze royalty expenses and liabilities, investigate significant changes, and prepare reports for senior leaders
• Review intercompany activity and summarize balances
• Support new Music system enhancements and implementations, including identifying improvements, performing user acceptance testing, and communicating results/requests to the Technology teams
• Perform quarter-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Effectively connect with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges and seek out process efficiencies
• Understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Understand and execute internal controls around job functions
• Understand and be able to explain the main elements of financial statements and reports
• Collaborate and work as a team with peers and business partners
• Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests/special projects for team objectives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to prioritize workload and raise conflicting priorities
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals (e.g., debit/credits, financial statements)
• Complete moderately complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Be adaptable and flexible to 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
• Intermediate Excel knowledge with the ability to analyze large sets of data using pivot and lookup tables

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate

Education

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

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company 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.

The hiring range for this position in California is $101,800.00-$124,400.00 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.

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