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Senior Financial Analyst-Studio Ultimates

Senior Financial Analyst-Studio Ultimates

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationBurbank, CA, USA
Salary$103400 – $126200
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred)
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • CPA or CPA candidate a plus
  • Entertainment industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Consolidation and analysis of the ultimates (10-year P&L projections) for each Studio film in compliance with FASB ASC 926, focusing on management reporting and the accuracy of the participations and residuals estimates
  • Calculation of participation and residual cost ultimate models for each Studio film based on contractual deal points for the film’s key talent and co-producing studios
  • Generation of amortization, participation and residual (APR) rates for use in calculating APR expenses each quarter close and forecast
  • Preparation and review of PwC/SOX schedules for quarterly audits
  • Preparation and review of quarterly tax reporting requirements
  • Preparation of film impairment models in accordance with FASB ASC 926
  • Ad-hoc reporting as requested to support senior management and business partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Excel required
  • SAP/Cognos/ERP experience preferred; database management skills (e.g., SQL) a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with partners across the company
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines