Sr Financial Accounting Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Sr Financial Accounting Analyst

Req ID:

10154345

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Financial Accounting Analyst – Streaming

Job Description

Help oversee over $4B in annual worldwide financial expense accounting, reporting, disclosures, and internal controls across all TWDC streaming services related to:

• Partner subscription revenue share and bounty fee arrangements in support of contracts with the largest manufacturers of streaming devices in the world (e.g., Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, etc.).
• Partner subscription Premium add-on bundle and stand-alone arrangements (e.g., HBO Max, Crave, NFL+, etc.) in support of contracts with the largest 3rd party streaming services in the world
• The Hulu + LiveTV linear service, in conjunction with Fubo in support of contracts with the largest broadcasters of linear channels in the US (e.g., NBCU, Fox, ESPN, WBD, etc.).

Job Responsibilities

• Support the accounting function of our SVOD, Live TV, and Premium Add-On subscription offerings
• Assist in the ownership of the quarter-end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform analytical reviews and variance analyses for key financial and operating metrics for submission to segment and corporate reporting
• Review distribution, bundling, and carriage agreements and operationalize contractual terms during the preparation of monthly/quarterly license fee, revenue share, and bounty fee accruals and monthly statement calculations
• Facilitate monthly/quarterly payments to 3rd party contracting partners
• Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with internal and external business partners
• Collaborate with Finance, Partnerships, Legal, and Tech teams to assist in implementing new business initiatives, support project deliverables, and provide financial reporting to support the needs of the business
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, including the use of AI and other efficiency tools (e.g., Alteryx and the like), and help drive the implementation to obtain efficiencies
• Maintain an effective internal control environment and perform updates to SOX process documentation as needed across the entire accounting cycle
• Support the annual financial statement audit as well as periodic internal audits and third-party contractual audits
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and business initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 3+ years relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• Detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture
• Strong working knowledge of PC-based software applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting/auditing experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Industry experience in media and/or entertainment
• Experience with SAP financials

The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 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.

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:

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-29