Senior Financial Auditor

5 Days ago • 3 Years + • Finance

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Job Description

This Senior Financial Auditor position at Disney involves assisting managers and directors in executing the annual audit plan. Responsibilities include performing financial and operational audits across various segments, developing risk and control matrices, utilizing data analytics, conducting fieldwork (inquiry, observation, re-performance), documenting results, identifying the impact of audit findings, formulating audit reports, building relationships with stakeholders, and supporting department initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 40% (domestic and international) is expected.
Must have:
  • 3+ years audit/accounting experience
  • Excellent teamwork & organization skills
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
  • High energy, decisiveness, strong work ethic
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good to have:
  • Experience at top accounting firm or large public company
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Tableau)
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications
Perks:
  • Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
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Job Summary:

At Disney, we’re 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, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

This Management Audit (MA) position is primarily responsible for assisting the Managers and Directors of MA with the execution of annual audit plan, including performing financial and operational audits across the Disney Entertainment, Sports and Experiences segments, as well as International Operations and our Corporate functions.

Stories are better when the storytellers represent the vast experiences of the people who will hear them. At Disney, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that capture the imagination of generations of people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Managers and Directors in high quality execution of the annual audit plan in accordance with the MA methodology
    • Perform audit planning activities such as the development of risk and control matrices, data analytics within key processes under audit, drafting of key communications to audit stakeholders and preparation of document request lists
    • Execute fieldwork by performing audit testing through inquiry, data analytics, observation and re-performance and documenting results in working papers
    • Prioritize audit procedures by thinking strategically and understanding business processes within the broader context of the Company operations
  • Identify the impact of audit findings (e.g. control weaknesses) on financial statements, operations and brand
  • Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit findings and assist the Managers and Directors in the operation of audit reports
  • Build effective relationships and work closely with audit stakeholders across all business units of the Company
  • Support the Managers and Directors in department initiatives related to the MA Project Management Office, annual audit planning, audit quality review and department budget
  • Quickly develop and understanding of Disney’s culture and company structures
    • Gain and apply historical knowledge of the department’s audit work in order to leverage internal department experience in future audits

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years work experience in auditing and/or accounting
  • Willingness to travel up to 25-40% (domestic and international)
  • Excellent team player, who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Possess high energy level, decisiveness and strong work ethic
  • Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignment simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience at a top accounting firm or the internal audit function of a reputable public company
  • Experience with databases, Tableau or other data / analytical tools
  • Experience analyzing large sets of data
  • Entertainment industry experience

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related business field

Preferred Certifications:

  • CPA (or other accounting certificate), CIA, or other relevant professional certifications


The hiring range for this position in California is $103,400.00 to $126,200.00 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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$103.4K - $126.2K/yr (Outscal est.)
$114.8K/yr avg.
Glendale, California, United States

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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