Walt Disney Careers – Manager, Financial Accounting

Job Description:

This dynamic role works closely with Operations, IT and Finance contacts from around the Company, to lead the Wire Processing and the Corporate Balance Sheet Accounting teams. The Wire Processing team is responsible for processing manual wire payments, settling intercompany payables and preparing cash flow reports. The Corporate Balance Sheet Accounting team is responsible for the quarter end close deliverables and the on-going accounting for the Corporate segment’s balance sheet. This person will also assist internal customers with inquiries relating to these areas as well as lead projects, such as business continuity and process improvement projects. Lastly, this person will directly manage the work of 3 hourly cast members and 2 salaried cast members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the settlement of intercompany balances by approving the netting and settlement of invoices
• Develop and deliver training to new and existing Cast Members
• Review and manage the government reporting processes
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Create, lead and manage efficient process improvements in wire processing and balance sheet accounting
• Lead, direct and manage a team of 3 hourly cast members and 2 salaried cast members
• Partner with external auditors on audit of the Walt Disney Foundation
• Review and manage quarter end reporting relating to balance sheet flux analysis, significant reserves, investments and insurance captives
• Review various journal entries related to stock options, deferred compensation, pension, insurance captives, deferred income, prepaids, intangibles, risk management and employee center sales
• Support and assist partners/ internal customers with inquiries relating to wire processing and balance sheet accounting
• Assist with ad hoc projects
• Certify SOX and MCS controls

Job Requirements:

• 5-10 years management experience supervising accounting professionals
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle high volume work in a deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Excel
• Previous direct supervisory experience required
• Experience in balance sheet accounting and corporate reporting
• Experience managing internal customers expectations using strong customer service and partnering skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and continuous improvement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Shared Service experience
• Major computer systems implementation experience
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with SAP
• Process improvement
• CPA
• Public Accounting

Job Details:

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Celebration, FL, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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