- Partnering with business partners on product (WDTC travel packages) configuration and setup for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in source system (TravelBox) and downstream systems (LILO/DREAMS, Opera, Horizon, and Galaxy)
- Establishing accounting processes in the source system (TravelBox)
- Leading all aspects of commission payments to travel agencies for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort including dispute resolution
- Preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Testing TravelBox programming enhancements/updates from an accounting perspective
- Ensures compliance with GAAP and SOX guidelines as well as various control and compliance procedures
- Identify process improvements and lead various efficiency projects
- Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience
- Proactive, highly motivated, detail oriented, self-starter, and a champion of change
- Strong understanding of general Finance and Accounting processes (including internal controls) to ensure financial integrity and control requirements are met (including SOX compliance)
- Ability to prepare and present information to support decision making through effective "storytelling" (both written and verbal) to audiences of all levels of the organization persuasively, articulately, and with full command of the topic
- Strong leadership qualities, attention to detail, & organization skills including the ability to plan and prioritize work and handle multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work on cross-functional teams
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously with very strict adherence to deadlines
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and provides solutions
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule
- Experience with TravelBox, LILO, Opera, Horizon, and/or Galaxy
- Experience with travel agency commissions
- Experience leading people
- Experience performing testing efforts to validate financial requirements
- Experience applying ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) in a practical business setting
- Experience with SOX compliance including identifying risks in accounting processes and implementing appropriate internal controls
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Sr Financial Reporting Analyst - Lake Buena Vista, United States - Disney Parks and Resorts
Description
Job Summary:About the Role & Team
Financial Reporting is the organization within the Controllership that leads and facilitates the segment's financial reporting processes, including the production of all deliverables and supporting analysis for SEC reporting and segment management reporting. In addition, the team has direct responsibility for the financial statement consolidation of the individual financial reporting processes for business areas within the parks and resorts segment. Specifically, the Travel Accounting team supports the sales and fulfillment process related to package sales sold thru the Walt Disney Travel Company (WDTC).
This Senior Financial Reporting Analyst supports the Travel Accounting Team. This position is responsible for the month-end financial close process through G/L account analysis, prepare and review of adjustment journal entries, and balance sheet accounts reconciliation. This position supports business package sales and deferral processes, SOX compliance, and ad hoc analysis at management's request. This position is responsible for travel agent commissions driven by WDTC travel packages sold through TravelBox. This position works with various partners on product configurations and setup to ensure proper commission calculations in TravelBox. This position will also assist in system enhancements, and sustainment responsibilities including requirement gathering, testing, and implementation of processes and reporting related to TravelBox and downstream systems that support the Travel Company business. This position requires a professional that is highly motivated and a self-starter. This individual must be able to develop professional relationships with various business partners, analyze and decipher accounting data to accurately review the department's reporting obligations. They must be able to identify problems and develop innovative solutions to further efforts toward continuous process improvements. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to utilize their expertise in a challenging, rewarding, and creative environment while gaining valuable experience in a unique and highly visible role.
What You Will Do
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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Financial Services, LLC , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .
Disney Financial Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.
